Psychology 2030A/B Lecture : Chapter 12

• School: Western University
• Department: Psychology
• Course: Psychology 2030A/B
• Professor: David Vollick

Document Summary

Enduring and relatively stable predispositions (ie. ways of relating and thinking) Agreeableness, extraversion, conscientiousness (trying to do a good job or not, keep your word), neuroticism (negative emotions), openness to experience. Predispositions are inflexible and maladaptive, causing distress and/or impairment. About 0. 5% to 2. 5% of the general population (us) canadian data is scarce. Thought to begin in childhood few studies on development not seek treatment in early stages. Tend to run a chronic course unless treated (poor outcome even when treated) Co-morbidity (with other psychological disorders): rates are higher (poorer prognosis) Gender differences may be due to bias on the part of the diagnosing clinician-may be due to society"s bias against feminine traits. Early learning that ppl in the world is a dangerous place. Treatment focuses on development of trust, this therapy needs to be long term (> 1 year) Normal behaviour, beliefs, and thought patterns vs. paranoid and schizotypal.