Exploring Personality Disorders

personality disorders

enduring patterns of internal experiences and behaviors that deviate markedly from cultural expectations

cluster A personality disorders

characterized by odd or eccentric behaviors and thinking

paranoid personality disorder (PDD)

characterized by pervasive distrust and suspicion of others

schizoid personality disorder

characterized by a pervasive pattern of detachment from social relationships and a restricted range of emotional expression

schizotypal personality disorder

characterized by acute discomfort in close relationships, cognitive or perceptual distortions, and eccentric behaviors

cluster B personality disorders

characterized by dramatic, emotional, or eccentric behaviors

antisocial personality disorder (APD)

characterized by a pervasive pattern or disregard for, and violation of, the rights of others

histrionic personality disorder (HPD)

characterized by excessive emotionality and attention seeking behavior

narcissistic personality disorder (NPD)

characterized by a pervasive pattern of grandiosity, a need for admiration

borderline personality disorder (BPD)

characterized by instability in interpersonal relationships, self image, and emotions, along with impulsive behaviors and intense fear of abondonment

cluster C personality disorders

characterized by anxious and fearful behaviors

avoidant personality disorder

pervasive patterns of social inhibition, feelings of inadequecy

dependent personality disorder

characterized by an excessive need to be taken care of, leading to submissive and clinging behaviors

obsessive compulsive personality disorder

characterized by a pervasive pattern of preoccupation with orderliness, perfectionism, and control