Abstract
Many theorists for decades have presented theoretical approaches in an effort to comprehend personality. Hence, to this date, no theorist has been able to find all the answers in their theory to understand an individual personality. The purpose of this paper is to present -the Trusty model of dependent personality disorder. Major topics relevant to the disorder will be explored including the human image (determination vs. free will, nature vs. nurture and the past vs. the present) as well as the dysfunctional personality style. As you read this paper, I hope you will be more enlightened from the information presented and also gain a better understanding of dependent personality disorder. Keywords: dependent, theory, personality, Trusty, model
Personality Theory: The Trusty Model
To be honest people need each other. We exist as social creatures. However, it is almost a tough situation to co-exist with individual who suffer from dependent personality disorder as a result of their clingy behavior. The Trusty model for dependent personality disorder is described below.
Components of the Trusty Model of Dependent Personality Disorder
Image of Human Nature
Nature versus nurture. The origin of personality is character-biological nature with a heredity support. Individuals with dependent personality generally display orientation towards being vigilant and at the same time apprehensive as far back as their childhood age (Bornstein, 1992). However, growing up
In order to have a personal theory regarding human behavior one must understand the different behaviors through the principals of psychology. Similar to a fingerprint, people are unique and their behaviors/personalities are all different. A person’s personality can have emotional impact in reference to the way they act, speak, react to different situations and the lives of people that they are involved with. Relationships can also be influenced by the way a person behaves and the personality they portray.
The nature vs nurture issue has been a controversial argument among psychologist for decades. This argument exposes two different views. One of them emphasizes that our personality depends solely on genetics (nature). On the other hand, the second view suggests that humans “develop through experience” (Myers 2013, SG 6) (nurture).
Individuals with this disorder are usually needy for attention, social contact, and appraisement. This should not be confused with dependent personality style, which is healthy . Dependent personality disorder is a pathological version of the dependent personality style. It occurs after a triggering event and is a maladaptive response. Those with dependent personality disorder have submissive personalities, try to minimize difficulties, think uncritically, and in turn are susceptible to suggestibility. They look for a great deal of advice. In relationships, their behavior is self-sacrificing and constantly requires the reassurance of others, leading to subtle reliance for others to take responsibility in major areas of their life. They have problems starting tasks and sticking to them on their own, but are able to do this for others if assigned to them. Because of these attributes, they avoid positions of leadership. Their emotional style is
On October 25, 1994, Susan Smith drowned her two sons, Michael and Alex, in the John D. Long Lake in Union County, South Carolina. For nine days she lied about knowing where the boys were. On November 3, she confessed to the killings and would soon go to trial.
The symptoms that one may experience if they had Dependent Personality Disorder are more than emotional that anything else. One would typically lean on others for emotional support, avoiding personal related responsibility jobs, and even having separation issues (my.clevelandclinic.org/health/articles). Also by the patient having confidence in their decisions they would make, this is why they lean on others to somewhat guide them in the right direction. Or may even just need to motivation and assurance that they are doing a great job on a day to day
A personality disorder is an inflexible and is usually an unhealthy way of thinking or behaving (Carey). Dependent personality disorder is a mental illness which can cause individuals to feel as if they are incapable of living or doing something independently (Faith). Dependent personality disorder is a cluster c personality disorder (Faith). Cluster c personality disorders include all of the anxious or fearful types of disorders (Faith).
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Individuals with dependent personality disorder (DPD) shows an extreme need to be taken care of, which leads to clinging and submissive behavior (Hooley, p.365). They are scared to be alone and usually build their lives around other people and subordinate themselves to them. They tend to be
Abstract: This paper will discuss the causes and psychological impact of borderline personality disorder. It will also talk about how to treat those impacted by borderline personality disorder.
in order to analyze the patterns that determine personality, certain issues need to be addressed
A number of studies performed on narrow sections of the population have indicated that avoidant personality disorder in particular can be connected with emotional abuse, including sexual abuse, verbal abuse, and neglect, as well as a lack of parental encouragement or involvement in the child’s life (195-197). The other Cluster C disorders were more strongly associated with different types of dysfunctional childhoods; dependent personality disorder can be linked with a childhood marked by strict rules and controlling parents (201), while people diagnosed with obsessive-compulsive personality disorder “might have experienced childhood events that instilled a sense of inadequacy and a need to be perfect” (199). While these indications are far from conclusive, the apparent link between emotional deprivation and abuse as a child and the development of avoidant personality disorder later in life supports the cognitive perspective of the origins of this disorder (195). If a person grows up believing they are not worthy of praise from others, they may learn that they can avoid rejection by avoiding people; then, when they abstain from social interaction, this “belief [becomes] strengthened because [they do] not encounter new
People diagnosed with Avoidant Personality Disorder are people who withdraw from social interactions and feel that they are socially incompetent, as well as, being very “thin-skinned” to what people think about them. These people have low-self esteems and experience self-doubt. Consequently, these feelings and reactions lead to distress and impairment in their roles of their social, occupational, and other functions of their lives.
Each one of us has his or her judgment about different issues that affect us on a daily basis. It is because we have different genes that result in different traits to thereby resulting in different reactions to different situations. While some people are profoundly affected by the death of a family member, some are strong and gather the courage to move on with life. Personality allows us to express our emotions differently. In this case, our gene composition will enable us to be in a position to react to different stimuli influencing daily decisions. The purpose of this paper will be to define personality at a deeper level while focusing on various personalities domain and how they apply to different personality theories.
Impairments in the functioning of one’s personality is shown through trouble with interpersonal functioning, such as the lack of concern for others and a lack of guilt when hurting another. Also the inability to have an intimate relationship due to frequently exploit, deceive and coerce others. Likewise one will experience troubles with self functioning, as ego-centrism causes goal setting for a purely personal gratification, and a lack of prosocial
The human mind is a mysterious and complex enigma. Neurologists and psychiatrists are still on the verge of understanding behavioral patterns to the fullest extent. There are many behavior patterns that people are not fully aware of most of the time. However, some people have behavior patterns that affect their daily lives negatively. These patterns are ingrained into their personality and may alienate others and may prevent them from achieving life goals. These traits are some of the fundamentals of personality disorders. Psychiatrist Alexander L. Chapman describes them as, “a long-lasting pattern of relating to the world that doesn’t work well.” (Chapman and Gratz). Personality disorders affect socializing and basic relationship skills that disrupt friendships and daily interactions; a more concrete understanding of these disorders will help those who face similar problems to seek diagnosis and treatment which helps further the research of these disorders; the top four most commonly diagnosed personality disorders in the U.S. are Borderline Personality Disorder, Antisocial Personality Disorder, Narcissistic Personality Disorder, and Schizoid Personality Disorder.