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General Personality Disorder

An enduring pattern of inner experience and behavior that deviates markedly from cultural expectations.

Criterion A

A diagnosis criterion for personality disorders involving an enduring pattern of cognition, affectivity, interpersonal function, and impulse control.

Criterion B

The pattern of behavior is inflexible and pervasive across a broad range of personal and social situations.

Criterion C

The pattern leads to clinically significant distress or impairment in social, occupational, or other important areas of functioning.

Criterion D

The personality pattern is stable and long-lasting, its onset traced back to adolescence or early childhood.

Cluster A

Personality disorders characterized by odd or eccentric behavior, including Paranoid, Schizotypal, and Schizoid Personality Disorders.

Paranoid Personality Disorder

Characterized by paranoia and suspicion of others without sufficient basis.

Schizotypal Personality Disorder

Features symptoms of schizophrenia that do not reach a severe level and include odd beliefs and behaviors.

Histrionic Personality Disorder

Characterized by exaggerated emotionality and attention-seeking behavior.

Antisocial Personality Disorder

Characterized by a disregard for the rights of others and violation of social norms.

Emotional Dysregulation

Highly erratic emotional responses, often seen in Cluster B disorders.

Learning History

The reinforcement patterns from family and peers that contribute to personality traits and behaviors.

Chronic Low Levels of Arousal

A physiological state in ASPD individuals resulting from a lack of novel or rewarding stimuli.

Sensation-seeking

The tendency of individuals, particularly in ASPD, to engage in high-risk behavior to increase arousal levels.

Core Beliefs in Histrionic Personality Disorder

Beliefs that shape self-perception, leading individuals to seek constant validation from others.

Cluster B

Dramatic-emotional personality disorders characterized by manipulative and potentially uncaring behaviors.

Cognitive-Behavioral Models

Frameworks that analyze the cognitive and behavioral aspects of personality disorders.

Interpersonal Function

The way a person interacts with others, which can be affected by personality disorders.

Impulsivity

A lack of ability to plan ahead or control urges, often seen in personality disorders.