Personality Disorders

These flashcards cover key vocabulary related to personality disorders, including their definitions and characteristics.

Personality Disorder

An enduring, rigid pattern of inner experience and outward behavior that impairs the sense of self, emotional experiences, goals, and/or capacity for empathy and/or capacity for intimacy.

Antisocial Personality Disorder

A personality disorder characterized by persistent disregard for and/or violation of the rights of others.

Paranoid Personality Disorder

A personality disorder characterized by deep distrust and suspicion of others.

Schizoid Personality Disorder

A personality disorder involving persistent avoidance of social relationships and limited emotional expression.

Borderline Personality Disorder

A personality disorder marked by highly unstable behavior, emotional intensity, and fear of abandonment.

Narcissistic Personality Disorder

A personality disorder characterized by self-importance, grandiosity, need for admiration, and lack of empathy.

Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorder (OCPD)

A personality disorder characterized by being overly rigid, preoccupied with order, perfection, and control.

Avoidant Personality Disorder

A personality disorder characterized by discomfort and inhibition in social situations, typically due to feelings of inadequacy.

Dependent Personality Disorder

A personality disorder marked by a pervasive, excessive need to be taken care of, leading to clinginess and obedience.

Schizotypal Personality Disorder

A more severe personality disorder characterized by a range of interpersonal problems, odd thinking, and behavioral eccentricities.