The DSM-5 notes 10 distinct personality disorders that are grouped into 3 clusters
Briefly describe the following disorders that are from each of the different clusters:schizoid
personality disorder, antisocial personality disorder, histrionic personality
disorder, and avoidant personality disorder.
What will be an ideal response?
Suggested response:
? Schizoid personality disorder – entails social withdrawal and restricted
expression of emotions;
? Antisocial personality disorder – is characterized by a lack of respect for
other people's rights, feelings, and needs beginning by age 15; these
individuals often lack empathy and remorse but can also be superficially
charming; their behavior is often aggressive, impulsive, reckless, and
irresponsible; persons with this disorder have been referred to in the past as
sociopaths or psychopaths;
? Histrionic personality disorder – involves attention-seeking behavior and
shallow emotions;
? Avoidant personality disorder – includes social withdrawal, low self-esteem,
and extreme sensitivity to negative evaluation.
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