personality disorders abnormal psych

These flashcards cover key concepts and definitions related to personality disorders as discussed in the lecture.

personality

Enduring patterns of perceiving, feeling, thinking about, and relating to oneself and the environment.

big five traits of personality

• conscientiousness, agreeableness, neuroticism, openness, and extroversion.

conscientiousness

The trait of being organized, dependable, and diligent.

extroversion

A personality trait characterized by being outgoing, talkative, and sociable.

agreeableness

A personality trait characterized by being compassionate, cooperative, and good-natured.

neuroticism

A personality trait characterized by emotional instability and negative emotionality.

personality disorder

A type of mental disorder characterized by enduring patterns that deviate significantly from cultural expectations.

Cluster A disorders

Personality disorders characterized as odd or eccentric, including paranoid, schizoid, and schizotypal disorders.

paranoid personality disorder

A disorder characterized by patterns of distrust and suspicion of others.

schizoid personality disorder

A disorder marked by detachment from social relationships and a restricted range of emotional expression.

schizotypal personality disorder

A disorder characterized by acute discomfort in close relationships and cognitive distortions.

Cluster B disorders

Personality disorders characterized as dramatic and emotional, including antisocial, borderline, histrionic, and narcissistic disorders.

antisocial personality disorder

A disorder characterized by a disregard for others' rights and a pattern of deceitful, manipulative, or impulsive behavior.

borderline personality disorder

A disorder characterized by unstable relationships, self-image, and emotions, often with fear of abandonment.

histrionic personality disorder

A disorder characterized by excessive emotionality and a tendency to seek attention.

narcissistic personality disorder

A disorder characterized by grandiosity, a need for admiration, and a lack of empathy.

Cluster C disorders

Personality disorders characterized as anxious or fearful, including avoidant, dependent, and obsessive-compulsive personality disorders.

avoidant personality disorder

A disorder associated with feelings of inadequacy and hypersensitivity to negative evaluation.

dependent personality disorder

Characterized by extreme submissiveness and a constant need for others to care for them.

obsessive-compulsive personality disorder

A disorder focused on orderliness, perfectionism, and rigidity, different from Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD).

anhedonia

An inability to experience pleasure in normally pleasurable activities.

emotional regulation

The ability to manage and respond to one's emotional experiences effectively.

SSRI

Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor, a class of drugs often used to treat depression and anxiety.