PSYC 330 Lecture 4: 1.19

• School: University of Victoria
• Department: Psychology
• Course: PSYC 330
• Professor: Jody Bain

Document Summary

Four defining features of personality disorders: distorted thinking patterns, problematic emotional responses, over, or under-regular impulse control, and, interpersonal difficulties. Odd, eccentric cluster / social awkwardness and social withdrawal/ dominated by distorted thinking. Paranoid personality disorder: pervasive distrust and suspiciousness of other people. Schizoid personality disorder: a pervasive pattern of social detachment and a restricted range of emotional expression/ socially isolated. Schizotypal personality disorder: a pervasive pattern of social and interpersonal limitations/ acute discomfort in social settings and a reduced capacity for close relationships. Schizoid personality disorder, one may also experience perceptual and cognitive distortions and. Borderline personality disorder: tend to experience intense and unstable emotions and moods that can shift fairly quickly. They generally have a hard time calming down once they have become upset. Narcissistic personality disorder : significant problems with their sense of self- worth stemming from a powerful sense of entitlement.