Personality Disorders and Eating Disorders Overview

These flashcards cover key vocabulary related to personality disorders and eating disorders as discussed in the lecture.

Personality Disorder

Inflexible and enduring behavior patterns that impair social functioning.

Cluster A

Personality disorders that are odd and eccentric, including paranoid, schizoid, and schizotypal disorders.

Paranoid Personality Disorder

Characterized by excessive distrust and suspicion of others.

Schizoid Personality Disorder

Characterized by extreme introversion and fear of intimacy.

Schizotypal Personality Disorder

Involves odd thinking and behavior along with perceptual distortions.

Cluster B

Dramatic, emotional, and erratic personality disorders including antisocial, histrionic, narcissistic, and borderline personality disorders.

Antisocial Personality Disorder

Characterized by disregard for others' rights and lack of remorse.

Histrionic Personality Disorder

Excessive attention-seeking behavior and emotional expression.

Narcissistic Personality Disorder

Inflated self-esteem and self-obsession leading to interpersonal conflicts.

Borderline Personality Disorder

Instability in emotions, relationships, and self-image, often involving impulsivity.

Cluster C

Anxious or fearful personality disorders including avoidant, dependent, and obsessive-compulsive personality disorders.

Avoidant Personality Disorder

Characterized by extreme sensitivity to rejection and avoidance of social situations.

Dependent Personality Disorder

Intense fear of separation leading to reliance on others for emotional and decision-making support.

Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorder

Need for orderliness and control that disrupts social functioning.

Anorexia Nervosa

An eating disorder characterized by extreme weight loss due to restrictive eating.

Bulimia Nervosa

An eating disorder characterized by binge eating followed by purging.

Autism Spectrum Disorder

A neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by challenges with social interaction and communication.

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)

A neurodevelopmental disorder marked by inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsivity.

Biofeedback

A treatment technique that provides real-time feedback on biological functions to promote self-regulation.

Culture-Bound Anxiety Disorders

Anxiety disorders that are specific to particular cultural contexts, such as Taijin kyofusho and ataque de nervios.