PSY 309 Lecture Notes - Lecture 31: Antisocial Personality Disorder, Personality Disorder, Psy
Lecture note 31 PSY 309:
• What are the key characteristics of personality disorders?
• Inflexible inner experiences and outward behavior
• Seen in most interactions, differs from others (deviant)
• Continues for years
• Usually leads to psychological pain
• Usually leads to dysfunction (social/occupational difficulties)
• What is true regarding personality disorders?
• Usually identified in adolescence/early adulthood
• Among the most difficult disorders to treat
• Most aren't aware they have a personality disorder
• Around 10% of the population may have one
• How many personality disorders are there currently?
• 10
• What are the three broad categories of personality disorders?
• Odd or eccentric behavior
• Dramatic, emotional, or erratic behavior
• Anxious or fearful behavior
• What age must one be to receive a diagnosis of antisocial personality disorder (APD)?
• At least 18
• Is there a gender difference in diagnosis of APD? What is it?
• 4x as many men are diagnosed with APD than women
• Which personality disorder is most linked to adult criminal behavior?
• APD
• What are the risk factors for APD?
• Low socioeconomic status in urban settings
• Male (some debate underdiagnosed in females)
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