PSY 103 Study Guide - Final Guide: Chlorpromazine, Tardive Dyskinesia, Arson
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Typical signs and symptoms for each type of personality disorder- : think people are out to get them, personally targeted by society. : socially estranged, generally prefer to be alone. : voices, aloof, eccentric behaviors, extreme discomfort in close relationships. Fine by themselves, but can want to be apart of group but fearful of rejection. Lay on both ends of the personality bell curve (dependency) Symptoms: unstable, chaotic and intense relationships self-damaging behavior inappropriate, intense anger and marked mood shifts transient psychotic episodes. Splitting : idealization/ devaluation, instantaneous fusion intolerance of being alone w/ deep abandonment depressions emptiness and void (internal) repeated suicidal gestures, self-mutilation (cutting) Dissociative state - method of coping with panic induced by self mutilation acute abandonment depression some related to early physical or sexual abuse. Highly structured, psychodynamic therapy or dialectical behavior therapy. 3% men, 1% women continual violation of rights of others, no guilt/ remorse.
