Psychology 2030A/B Lecture Notes - Lecture 11: Avoidant Personality Disorder, Social Anxiety Disorder, Personality Disorder
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Physical appearance as a means of getting attention. Perceiving relationships are more intimate than they really are. Inappropriate irritability and speaking in a impressionistic manner. Being uncomfortable when not the centre of attention. Discomfort in new social interactions due to fear of criticism. Avoidance of occupational activities b/c fear of rejection. Avoidance of interactions w/ others unless sure of being liked. Avoidance of intimacy in close relationships for fear of rejection. Apd- fear of rejection and criticism, feeling inferior. Only symptom that can differentiate- "is reluctant to take personal risks or engage in new activities. People w/ apd have more severe symptoms and more functional impairment. Hard to differentiate unless inner thoughts are known. They both avoid situations but their reasoning for doing so is different. Needs others to be responsible for more aspects of their life. Difficulty communicating disagreement for fear of being rejected. Difficulty initiating self-directed activity due to lack of self-confidence.