PSYC 3140 Chapter Notes - Chapter 16: Schizoid Personality Disorder, Schizotypal Personality Disorder, Histrionic Personality Disorder
15 Jul 2015
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Personality: what is personality, personality is a unique and long-term pattern of inner experience and outward behavior, personality tends to be consistent and is often described in terms of traits . These traits may be inherited, learned, or both: personality is also flexible, allowing us to learn and adapt to new environments. It has been estimated that 9% to 13% of all adults may have a personality disorder. Classifying personality disorders: the dsm-5 identifies ten personality disorders and separates these into three categories or. It should be clear that diagnoses of such disorders can easily be overdone. In fact, people with these disorders rarely seek treatment. It is slightly more likely to occur in men than in women. It has been estimated that 2% to 4% of all people (slightly more males than females) may have the disorder. Treatments for antisocial personality disorder: treatments are typically ineffective, a major obstacle is the individual"s lack of conscience or desire to change.
