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    Untitled “BPD has a higher incidence of occurrence than schizophrenia or bipolar disorder and is present in approximately 2% of the general public” (Johnston).Borderline Personality Disorder, or BPD, is an emotional disorder that creates unstable behavior and stress in an individual. Holden Caulfield, from J.D. Salinger’s, 1948 novel, The Catcher in the Rye has been psychoanalyzed by many readers. Psychoanalysis is insightfully looking at a characters action and behavior to better understand

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    Lindsay Lohan was born on July 2, 1986. She is the oldest of 4 kids and her parents are divorced. Her dad was not very much a part of her life growing up and to this day she does not have anything to do with him. Lohan was a rising child star who started her acting career at the age of three. She starred in many commercials before showcasing her fabulous acting ability when she appeared in the remake of Parent Trap in 1998. She took a little time off after this showcase to be a “normal” child. After

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    Othello’s life. Once in awhile, being envious of someone is normal but in Iago’s case he is too envious and it sparks him to do irreversible damage, to the lives of those around him. The authors conclude, that the patient with narcissistic personality disorder can show these symptoms; “Is often envious of others or believes that others

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    development. Many pioneers in the field of psychology, among them Sigmund Freud, Alfred Adler, and Albert Ellis, readily used the term “criminal.” Now, however, mental health professionals view the characteristics criminals exhibit through the lens of “personality

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    narcissist, I have learned from the experience and have grown in my own personal development. The knowledge I have gained about this disorder has helped me manage more effective cooping skills. Narcissism is a personality disorder, it is associated with sociopath disorder, because they are greedy, selfish, and lack empathy. People who have narcissistic personality disorder think they are never wrong and are superior to everyone else. In my experience narcissistic traits may even include physical and

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    Borderline personality disorder forms part of the cluster B personality disorders and it is usually more prolific in females than males. It two percent prevalence and Borderline personality disorder (BPD) is defined as a pervasive pattern of instability in interpersonal relationships, self-image and emotions. Initially ( BPD) was thought to occupy the “border” between neurotic and psychotic disorders. However, this sense of the term borderline became identified with schizotypal personality, which is

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    tries to commit suicide, by way of vodka and Aspirin. After surviving the attempt, her psychiatrist swiftly diagnoses her with Borderline Personality Disorder. After recommendation from her psychiatrist and parents, Susanna voluntary commits herself into Claymoore, a psychiatric hospital. In order for one to be diagnosed with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD), there are certain criteria that must be met. More specifically, five (or more) out of the following nine criteria must be met for a

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    People suffering from an antisocial personality disorder exhibit “extreme disregard for and violation of the rights of others” (Kearney & Trull, 2015, p. 296). Individuals with this disorder are often reckless and impulsive when it comes to the safety of others and they “lack remorse for the harm they inflict” (Kearney & Trull, 2015, p. 296). Those suffering from this disorder seem as if they do not care if they inflict harm to others and many with this disorder have criminal records. The questions

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    Narcissistic Personality Disorder Definition: Narcissistic personality disorder is a type of disorder in which the person displays a pattern of grandiosity, need for admiration, excessive attention to clothing and makeup, lack of empathy, and a sense of entitlement. Cause/Risk Factors: The cause of narcissistic personality disorder is not known, but inherited genetic defects are believed to be responsible in many cases. Contributing risk factors include: • High or unrealistic expectations from

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    Research On Narcissism

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    pathological and severely malevolent, it is denoted as a far- reaching disorder of the self- esteem. There are several identifying characteristics that individuals with this disorder posses. They are mostly, but not all: being self- centered, constantly seeking admiration and attention, being boastful, and believe that they are overall entitled to special treatment (Ronningstam, 2009). The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders define narcissism as a “pervasive pattern of grandiosity, need

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