Lecture on Personality Disorders and Treatments

These flashcards cover key concepts, definitions, and distinctions regarding personality disorders and their treatment models introduced during the lecture.

What are the main categories of personality disorders discussed in the lecture?

Clusters A, B, and C.

What characterizes Paranoid Personality Disorder?

Pervasive, generalized suspiciousness and distrust across many contexts.

How does Schizotypal Personality Disorder differ from schizophrenia?

Has discomfort with close relationships, ideas of reference, but symptoms are less bizarre and not fixed.

Describe Schizoid Personality Disorder.

Marked by detachment from social relationships and limited emotional expression.

What is a requirement for diagnosing Antisocial Personality Disorder (APD)?

Evidence of conduct disorder before age 15.

What is the core feature of Borderline Personality Disorder?

Instability in self-image, relationships, emotions, and behaviors.

How is Histrionic Personality Disorder characterized?

A need to be the center of attention and exaggerated emotional expressions.

What differentiates Narcissistic Personality Disorder from Histrionic Personality Disorder?

Narcissistic Personality Disorder involves an expectation of admiration and a lack of empathy.

What type of anxiety manifests in Avoidant Personality Disorder?

Inward-focused anxiety leading to social inhibition and avoidance.

What is a defining characteristic of Dependent Personality Disorder?

Inability to make decisions without excessive input from others.

How does Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorder (OCPD) differ from OCD?

OCPD involves a chronic need for order and perfectionism, impacting all areas of life.

What is the primary approach to treatment discussed in the lecture?

Integrated, multi-modal approach considering biological, psychological, and social factors.

What does psychoanalytic therapy primarily focus on according to Freud?

Bringing unconscious conflicts and emotions into conscious awareness for resolution.

What is the purpose of resistance in psychoanalytic therapy?

To keep painful or threatening topics suppressed and avoid addressing them.

What is the main goal of Carl Rogers' Client-Centered Therapy?

To provide a non-judgmental space for the client to explore their thoughts and feelings.

What techniques are used in Gestalt therapy?

Role-playing, direct confrontation, and exploring emotions in a holistic manner.