Psychology 2030A/B Chapter Notes - Chapter 11: Partial Hospitalization, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Big Five Personality Traits

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

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Cluster b -- dramatic, emotional or erratic. Cluster c -- anxious or fearful these descriptions describe an overall style of behavior this is a categorical model of personality (some researchers believe a dimensional approach provides a richer explanation) May have brief psychotic episodes in times of stress: doesn"t care for praise etc, everything happens by routine. Make distinctions about patient"s current state diagnosing someone under the age of 18 is controversial - because of the effects of brain maturation on the course of physical maturity. Psychological and sociocultural theories: psychodyanmic interpretations early parental interactions. Bpd - lack of parental acceptance, damaged self esteem and fears of rejection consistent with high rates of neglect and abuse reported treat themselves the way their parents treated them. Otto kernberg: continuum of psychopathology from persistent, severe psychosis. to severe personality but also encompassed other personality disorders. Dbt and partial hospitalization produce superior treatment results.