PSY240H5 Lecture Notes - Dependent Personality Disorder, Repressed Memory, Takers
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Personality trait characteristic of one of the personalitiesstable over time complex pattern of thoughts and feelings. Personality disorder longstanding pattern of maladaptive thoughts and behaviors only diagnosed if very severe and stable over time. Problems with dsm iv categories slide 3. Overlap in diagnostic criteria if you are diagnosed with one, you also meet the requirement for at least one other. Sometimes males rep"s more than female vice versa. Typically ppl who suffer from a personality disorder, don"t have the insight to see this environment suffers but the person does not see anything wrong with themselves. Dsm-iv-tr personality disorder all diagnosed on axis 2. Chronic mistrust and suspicion in others that is maladaptive. Avoidance of interpersonal relationships, perceived as being cold. Treatment success is low slide 12. Borderline describes unstable mood, and unstable relationships with others and impulsivity. Dissociative states are common especially in women. Causes diagnosed in adolescence if it is severe. Bio deficits like prefrontal cortex and amygdala.
