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Personality disorders are mental health conditions with stable, inflexible behavior patterns that deviate from cultural norms and impair functioning. They manifest in adolescence or early adulthood and are categorized into three clusters by the DSM-5. Cluster B disorders, for instance, involve dramatic and emotional behaviors that significantly affect emotional regulation and interpersonal relationships. Diagnosis requires a comprehensive clinical assessment by mental health professionals using structured interviews and personality inventories.
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Personality disorders are chronic and pervasive patterns of behavior, cognition, and inner experience that deviate from cultural expectations and cause distress or impairment
Normal Personality Traits
Normal personality traits are adaptable and align with cultural norms, while personality disorders are marked by rigid and extreme patterns of thought, feeling, and behavior
Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5)
The DSM-5 organizes personality disorders into three clusters based on descriptive similarities to aid in diagnosis and treatment planning
The diagnosis of personality disorders requires a comprehensive clinical assessment, including evaluation of historical and current functioning, identification of maladaptive personality traits, and consideration of specific criteria outlined in the DSM-5
Cluster B personality disorders are marked by dramatic, emotional, or erratic behaviors that can significantly impact emotional regulation and interpersonal relationships
Histrionic Personality Disorder
Histrionic Personality Disorder is characterized by excessive emotionality and a need for attention, often leading to inappropriate behaviors
Narcissistic Personality Disorder
Narcissistic Personality Disorder involves a pervasive pattern of grandiosity, need for admiration, and lack of empathy, which can result in exploitative behavior and fragile self-esteem
Borderline Personality Disorder
Borderline Personality Disorder is marked by instability in interpersonal relationships, self-image, and affects, as well as impulsivity and intense episodes of depression, anxiety, and anger
The diagnosis of Cluster B personality disorders requires a comprehensive clinical assessment and the use of standardized criteria and assessment tools for accurate diagnosis and effective treatment
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These disorders usually emerge in ______ or early ______ and are characterized by their long-lasting impact and difficulty to ______.
adolescence
adulthood
change
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Adaptability of Normal Personality Traits
Normal traits are flexible, align with cultural norms, and adapt to situations.
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Rigidity of Personality Disorders
Personality disorders exhibit inflexible, extreme patterns of thoughts and behaviors.
