Personality disorders

Antisocial Personality Disorder is a psychological disorder in which an individual’s way of thinking and way of relating to others is dysfunctional and destructive. People with antisocial personality disorder usually have no regard for right and wrong and often disregard the rights and feelings of others (Mayo Clinic 1). They tend to antagonize and manipulate others for pleasure or personal benefit and often violate the law and end up in trouble most of the time, but show no remorse or regret for

Antisocial personality disorder is defined as “a type of chronic mental condition in which a person’s ways of thinking, perceiving situations, and relating to others are dysfunctional – and (often times) destructive.” According to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, “people with antisocial personality disorder typically have no regard for right and wrong, and often disregard the rights, wishes, and feelings of others.” They will “antagonize, manipulate, or treat others harshly

Schizoid Personality Disorder Hunter Boumans Central Louisiana Technical Community College • DEFINITION- Aka SPD, is a “Cluster A” disorder characterized by a lack of interest in relationships, a tendency towards a solitary or sheltered lifestyle, emotional coldness, and apathy. These people may seem distant, detached, and indifferent in their interactions. Schizoid personality disorder is NOT the same as schizophrenia despite their names being similar, however some of the behavioral symptoms

I. Dependent Personality Disorder: Dependent Personality Disorder (DPD) according to the The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (5th ed.; DSM–5; American Psychiatric Association, 2013) is categorized under cluster C in personality disorders exhibiting traits of anxiety and fearfulness. Criteria specifies that an individual demonstrates significant deviation in behavior and life experience according to a person’s cultural norms in at least two of the following areas: impulse control

Many of those who take interest in Narcissism fail to see the line that draws between Narcissism itself and the other aspects of it, with Narcissistic Personality Disorder (NPD) being one of them. At what point does narcissism become a disorder? What other types of narcissism branch out from this misunderstood behavior? Many insights on narcissistic people differ from a narcissist's own perception and how the narcissist thinks he or she is being perceived? Are there other ways of understanding narcissism

pretty decent one too. So it is unsurprising, when one evaluates Loki’s actions, that the villain Loki would have a personality disorder. While Loki of Asgard does not suffer from the same psychological affliction his enemy does, he does suffer from an illness that affects everyone around him. While Tony Stark’s personality disorder leads to him to become a “hero”, Loki’s personality disorder leads him to become the antagonist of Thor and The Avengers. As an antagonist in a super hero movie, he is likely

many cases that can be found in psychological records for multiple personality disorders also, known as dissociative identity disorder. Dissociative Identity, formerly known as multiple personality disorder, is a condition in which an individual has a host personality along with at least two or more personalities with each identity having his or her own ideas, memories, thoughts and way of doing things (Bennick). Personality disorders are a group of mental illnesses, they involve thoughts and behaviors

Abstract Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) has been referred to as one of the most challenging disorders to treat, pharmacologically as well as in therapy (Kiethn & Swales 2002). Due to this, it has been deemed extremely important for researchers to decipher effective treatment methods for individuals’ with BPD. A pioneer of this field, Marsh Linehan, suggested the efficacy of Dialectical Behavior Theory (DBT) as a treatment for BPD. Various interventions integrated in DBT have been proven

Othello likely suffers from a personality disorder. Specifically, due to his unstable interpersonal relationships, intense emotions, and several other reasons, it can be determined that Othello definitely possesses borderline personality disorder. A specific definition of borderline personality disorder can be found in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders. The manual groups this personality disorder under the Cluster B personality disorders, and summarizes it as “a pervasive

Borderline Personality Disorder Understanding the Disorder DSM-5 According to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Health Disorders(DSM-5,2013), "Borderline Personality Disorder (301.83) is a pervasive pattern of volatility of interpersonal relations, self image, and affect, and marked impulsivity, beginning by early adulthood and present in a variety of context" (p. 663). Concurrent disorders associated with Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) are depressive and bipolar disorders and substance