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PERSONALITY DISORDERS GUIDED PRACTICE
PERSONALITY DISORDERS: characterized by inflexible and enduring behavior patterns that impair social
functioning
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Use the following set of PERSONALITY DISORDER SYMPTOMS in order to match them up to their
appropriate PERSONALITY DISORDER on the organizer:
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DISORDER ORGANIZER
SYMPTOMS
A. distrust and suspicion of all; think people are out to get them/betrayal
unwillingness to forgive perceived insults/Excessive sensitivity to setbacks /Projection of blame
onto others /Combative and tenacious adherence to personal rights
B.
detached from relationships, seem to be emotionally aloof, Unresponsive to praise or criticism
Weak interpersonal skills /Difficulty expressing anger, even when provoked /"Loner" mentality/
Low sexual desire
C.
not as extreme as the anxiety disorder, but preoccupied responsibility with orderliness and
perfection, schedules, etc.
D. blatant disregards for rights of others; impulsive, irresponsible, deceitful, manipulative, and lacks
conscience for wrongdoing, even toward friends and family members
Formerly, this person was called a sociopath or psychopath
E.
exaggerated and overly-dramatic expression of emotion, attention-getting behavior,
dresses or acts provocatively
occassionally theatrical speech
F.
unstable relationships, bad self-image, impulsive, self-destructive tendencies, desperate to avoid
being abandoned
Self-injury or attempted suicide / Strong feelings of anger, anxiety, or depression that last for
several hours / Impulsive behavior / Feelings of low self-worth
G. need to be taken care of, seen as clinging, afraid of separation, submissive
Difficulty making decisions / Feelings of helplessness when alone / Suicidal thoughts upon rejection
/ Deeply hurt by mild criticism or disapproval / Unable to meet ordinary demands of life
H. Social inhibition due to feelings of inadequacies, hypersensitivity to criticism, rejection, or disapproval
I.
feelings of self-importance, boastful, pretentious, exaggerates abilities and accomplishments
Takes advantage of others / Lack of empathy / Lying, to self and others / Obsessed with fantasies
of fame, power, or beauty
PERSONALITY DISORDERS
1. Paranoid Personality
2. Schizoid Personality
3. Anti-Social Personality
4. Borderline
5. Histrionic
6. Narcissistic
7. Avoidant
8. Dependent
9. Obsessive-Compulsive
SYMPTOMS