Psychology 2030A/B Chapter Notes - Chapter 11: Avoidant Personality Disorder, Histrionic Personality Disorder, Schizotypal Personality Disorder

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

Document Summary

State= refers to the expression of a personality characteristic that is related to a specific circumstance, clinical condition, or period of time. Trait= refers to the specific and characteristic way someone approaches the world (unlikely to change) Three ps patterns of behaviour: persistent- over time, pervasive- across people and situations, pathological-clearly abnormal. Similar to those seen in psychosis and schizophrenia. A pervasive distrust and suspiciousness of others such that their motives are interpreted as malevolent. This pd does not have delusions of grandeur as does schizophrenia: unusual perceptual experiences and odd thinking, speech. Ideas of reference (incorrect interpretations that events around them have specific and unusual personal meaning) and magical thinking. Inappropriate emotional expression: suspiciousness and paranoia, limited number of friends and relatives, odd, eccentric or peculiar behaviour. Schizoid personality disorder: lack of desire for relationships, few friends, preference for isolation, general lack of emotionality, being neutral regarding praise or criticisms, lack of enjoyment in activities.