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Personality Disorders (Cluster B)
Personality Disorders (Cluster B)
Abnormal chemistry in the nervous system and impairment in the parts of the brain.
Family History of the disorder
History of abuse and neglect
Problems during the developmental years
A person must have 2 or more types of lasting problems from a list of four (cognitive, affective,
interpersonal and impulsive)
The pattern must not be better accounted for as a manifestation of another mental disorder, or to
the direct physiological effects of a substance (e.g. drug or medication) or a general medical
condition (e.g. head trauma).
The person should at least have 4 or more symptoms of the personality disorder.
Characterized by a pervasive pattern of disregard for the rights of other people that
often manifests as hostility /aggression.
Usually people who have this disorder personally have a.
Low self-esteem
Fear of Closeness/Intimacy
Threat of being exploited, controlled and abandoned
Always in conflict with the law and the society and shows truancy, expulsion,
vandalism and fights
Inability to sustain work
Lack of ability to function as responsible parent
Failure to honor financial obligations
No plans for the future
Reckless
Disregard for the truth
Manipulative
Monopolizes conversation
High risk for substance abuse
Attention seeking
Hysterical reactions to certain situations
Overly concerned to impress and get approval of others
Flirtatious and seductive
Impulsive in a form of extravagance
Dependence on authority figures
Colorful theatrical talking, full of superlative objectives
Delusional belief of intimacy
Gives insincere flattery
Ignore old friends if someone new
And interesting has been introduced
Has suicidal ideations
Attention seeking
Preoccupied with thoughts of beauty
and intelligence
Rationalizes failure
Rude, arrogant, intimidating, sarcastic and unwilling to wait for gratification
Very manipulative
Has a strong sense of being entitled to special treatment and privileges
Promiscuity
Exploitation of others to elevate personal status
Lack of empathy
Envy and begrudge others for gaining recognition or material success
Hypersensitive to criticisms