Psych FINAL

Schizotypal PD

Characterized by behavior that resembles schizophrenia, including magical thinking, rituals, odd beliefs, and peculiar appearance

Schizoid PD

Characterized by an inability to establish relationships, a restricted range of emotions, and an affect that is usually flat, projecting emotional coldness

Antisocial PD

Characterized by a disregard for and violation of the rights of others, a lack of remorse, a sense of entitlement, and a history of conning others for profit or pleasure

Borderline PD

Marked by instability in mood, self-image, and relationships; features include frantic efforts to avoid abandonment, impulsivity, and self-harm

Narcissistic PD

Characterized by a grandiose sense of self-importance, a requirement for excessive admiration, and a lack of empathy for others

Histrionic PD

A pattern of excessive emotionality and attention-seeking; individuals often use physical appearance and self-dramatization to draw attention to themselves

Avoidant PD

Characterized by hypersensitivity to criticism or rejection and the avoidance of social situations due to feelings of inadequacy or being socially inep

Dependent PD

An excessive need to be taken care of, leading to clinging and submissive behavior and a preoccupation with fears of being left alone

ocd pd

Preoccupied with orderliness, perfectionism, and control at the expense of flexibility or efficiency; often devoted to work to the exclusion of friendships

Manipulation

A behavior seen in Cluster B disorders where individuals use charm, deception, or self-dramatization to con or control others for personal gain

Intermittent Explosive Disorder

Repeated episodes of impulsive, aggressive, violent behavior that is grossly out of proportion to the precipitating situation

Kleptomania

The impulsive, repetitive theft of items that are not needed by the person.

serotonin

IED is linked to a neurotransmitter imbalance and frontal lobe dysfunction. what is the neurotransmitter

Pyromania

Repeated, intentional fire setting