PSYC 3140 Chapter : Abnormal Psych Ch 12

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Personality: abc"s that make us unique; personality traits: our complex patterns of abc that is stable across time and situations. 12. 1 defining and diagnosing personality disorders: personality disorder: pattern of maladaptive abc"s; to be diagnosed, the person must have shown symptoms since adolescent or early adulthood. 12. 2 odd-eccentric personality disorders: people w/ this type, show signs of psychotic disorders, however have a better grasp on re- ality. Schizophrenia spectrum : these disorders maybe a precursor to schizo disorders. Prevalence and prognosis: more likely to appear in males - prognosis is poor and symptoms intensify under stress, they are at risk for other acute disorders; depression, anxiety, substance and psychotic episodes. Theories and treatment: more common in families w/ schizophrenia (twin/adoption studies have not been done) Schizoid personality disorder: are emotionally cold, and lack the desire to form interpersonal r/s; aloof and humorless.