Psychology 2030A/B Chapter Notes - Chapter 11: Paranoid Personality Disorder, Personality Disorder, Hypervigilance

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

Document Summary

Important to recognize at what point a personality style has become rigid and maladaptive. Determining whether a behavior is a disorder must consider impairment and distress. According to the dsm, one either has or does not have a particular personality disorder. This is known as the categorical model of personality. Many researchers emphasize that a better model would use a dimensional approach that captures the full range of a trait: consider personality to be on a continuum. Common characteristics of this cluster is odd, quirky, or eccentric. If delusions are present, a more serious condition probably exists, such as delusional disorder or schizophrenia: an ex of interpersonal difficulties that accompany paranoid personality disorder is the suspicion of infidelity in a partner. Interpret innocent events as being personally relevant or having personal meaning. Individuals may also have an odd, eccentric, or peculiar physical appearance reflected in their clothing and personal hygiene. limited social relationships.