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What are some of the specific disorders that are classified under personality disorders?
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∙ 13y ago
Cluster A (classified as eccentric or odd): Paranoid/Schizoid/Schizotypal
Cluster B (classified as erratic): Antisocial/Narcissistic/Histrionic/Borderline
Cluster C (classified as anxious or fearful): Obsessive compulsive/Avoidant/Dependent
NOS: Passive-Aggressive/Depressive
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 14y agoDSM-IV lists ten personality disorders, divided into three clusters:
: :* Paranoid personality disorder: characterized by irrational suspicions and mistrust of others. :* Schizoid personality disorder: lack of interest in social relationships, seeing no point in sharing time with others. :* Schizotypal personality disorder: characterized by odd behavior or thinking. : :* Antisocial personality disorder: "pervasive disregard for the law and the rights of others". :* Borderline personality disorder: extreme "black and white" thinking, instability in relationships, self-image, identity and behavior. :* Histrionic personality disorder: "pervasive attention-seeking behavior including inappropriate sexual seductiveness and shallow or exaggerated emotions". :* Narcissistic personality disorder: "a pervasive pattern of grandiosity, need for admiration, and a lack of empathy". : :* Avoidant personality disorder: social inhibition, feelings of inadequacy, extreme sensitivity to negative evaluation and avoidance of social interaction. :* Dependent personality disorder: pervasive psychological dependence on other people. :* Obsessive-compulsive personality disorder (not the same as obsessive-compulsive disorder): characterized by rigid conformity to rules, moral codes and excessive orderliness. ; (Wikipedia)
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∙ 11y agoSome of the main types of personality disorders classified by the DSM are: personality pattern disturbance, personality trait disorders, compulsive, and sociopathic personality disturbance. Each of these categories has specific personality disorders noted.
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∙ 10y agoA few examples of personality disorders are: 1. Paranoid Personality Disorder: person thinks they are being threatened by the actions of others 2. Schizoid Personality Disorder: Person has little emotion in social settings and is detached from social relationships. 3. Schizotypal Personality Disorder: person has strange behavior and is uncomfortable in close, personal relationships. 4. Antisocial Personality Disorder: Person has no disregard for the rights of others 5. Avoidant Personality Disorder: person gets over emotional when given criticism and does not feel good about himself. These are just a fer personality disorders, there are many more I have not listed.
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∙ 13y agoThere are 11 different personality disorders, according to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual (DSM) - IV, considered The Bible of psychological diagnoses. The disorders can be grouped into several classes, or clusters, including the eccentric disorders (paranoia, schizotypal, and schizoid disorder), the dramatic disorders (borderline personality, Narcissism histrionic and antisocial disorders), and anious disorders (depressive, passive-aggressive, sadistic and self-defeating disorders).,
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∙ 11y agoGo to Wikipedia and look up "personality disorder", everything's there. They have types that belong to specific axes.
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