Study Guide for PSY 381 Exam 4

These flashcards cover key concepts from PSY 381, focusing on personality disorders, treatment approaches, and developmental disorders.

Cluster A Personality Disorders

Characterized by odd or eccentric behaviors; includes Paranoid, Schizoid, and Schizotypal Personality Disorders.

Paranoid Personality Disorder

A type of personality disorder characterized by pervasive distrust and suspicion of others.

Schizoid Personality Disorder

A personality disorder marked by a lack of interest in social relationships and a tendency towards a solitary lifestyle, often described as 'I don't need you'.

Schizotypal Personality Disorder

A disorder characterized by eccentric behaviors, odd beliefs, and social anxiety; individuals may have magical thinking.

Cluster B Personality Disorders

Dramatic, emotional, or erratic behaviors including Borderline, Antisocial, Histrionic, and Narcissistic Personality Disorders.

Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)

A disorder marked by instability in relationships, self-image, and emotions; characterized by impulsive behaviors and fears of abandonment.

Dramatic, Emotional, or Erratic Behavior

Common traits include intense emotions, unstable relationships, and impulsive behaviors.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

A form of therapy specifically designed to treat BPD, incorporating mindfulness and skills for distress tolerance and emotional regulation.

Histrionic Personality Disorder

A disorder characterized by pervasive attention-seeking behaviors and excessive emotionality; marked by dramatic and shallow expressions.

Avoidant Personality Disorder (AVPD) vs Social Anxiety Disorder (SAD)

AVPD involves fear of rejection and a negative self-image, while SAD involves fear of judgment and embarrassment.

Conduct Disorder

Characterized by a pattern of violating the rights of others or societal norms; can manifest as relational or physical aggression.

Relational Aggression

Indirect behaviors aimed at harming social relationships, such as spreading rumors or social exclusion.

Multisystemic Therapy (MST)

An intensive therapy focused on family and community support to address the needs of adolescents with conduct disorder.

Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)

A childhood disorder involving severe temper outbursts and a persistently irritable mood, introduced to prevent overdiagnosis of pediatric bipolar disorder.

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

A developmental disorder characterized by deficits in social communication and interaction, as well as restricted and repetitive patterns of behavior.

Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA)

A therapy used to improve social and communication skills in children with ASD by employing structured techniques.

Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorder (OCPD) vs Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

OCPD involves a preoccupation with orderliness and control, while OCD involves unwanted obsessions and compulsions.

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

A neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity, which can present differently in boys and girls.

Separation Anxiety Disorder

A disorder characterized by excessive fear or anxiety concerning separation from attached figures; goes beyond age norms.

Selective Mutism

An anxiety disorder where a child does not speak in specific social situations despite speaking in other situations, often overlapping with Social Anxiety Disorder.

Neurocognitive Disorders

A group of disorders characterized by cognitive decline and are often associated with mood and personality changes.

Forensic Psychology

The application of psychological principles to legal issues, including assessments of mental competency and risk.