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Patho Final '12 ARCC
Question | Answer |
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Personality | Individual qualities increase habitual patterns that make the person unique (How they'd describe you) |
Personality Traits | Persistent behavior patterns that don't significantly interfere with one's life even though their behaviors may be somewhat annoying |
Stability | Personality and traits become stable over time (predictable) |
What are 3 main areas that affect personality? | Thoughts and emotions Interpersonal relationships Managing impulses |
What are 3 etiology factors for personality disorders? | Genetic vulnerability Environmental conditions History of trauma |
What is significant about Personality Disorder Axis II? | not considered a true mental disorder |
What are some co-morbid disorders with PD? | *Substance abuse, eating disorders, PTSD, Depression, Anxiety |
What are some common characteristics of PD? | Inflexible and maladaptive responses to stress. They think they are normal and you have the problem. |
What are the 4 problems that are key to your nursing interventions regarding PD? | -Manipulation- set clear limits and consequences -Narcissism- set clear boundaries -Impulsiveness- discuss consequences -Aggressiveness- clear expectations, safety |
Which personality types are under cluster A (Odd or Eccentric)? | Schizoid PD, Schizotypal PD, Paranoid PD |
Manifestations of Schizoid PD | -Social isolation -blunted affect -detachment |
Manifestations of Schizotypal PD | -magical thinking -illusions -odd appearance -paranoid |
Manifestations of Paranoid PD | -Suspiciousness -rigidity -Hypervigilant -projection -restricted and labile affect -bears grudges |
Which personality types are under cluster B (Dramatic, Emotional, and Erratic)? | Histrionic, Narcissistic, Borderline, Antisocial |
Manifestations of Histrionic PD | -Dramatic -Exhibitionistic -egocentric -Seductive |
Manifestations of Narcissistic PD | -Grandiose -Lacks empathy -Needs admiration |
Manifestations of Borderline PD | -Interpersonal instability -marked impulsivity |
Manifestations of Antisocial PD | -Disregard for others' rights -Deceitful -No remorse (many in prison) |
Which personality types are under cluster C(Anxious and Fearful)? | Dependent, Obsessive-Compulsive, Avoidant |
Manifestations of Dependent PD | -Pervasive -Excessive -Unrealistic need to be cared for -Fear of separation -Inability to make decisions |
Manifestations of Obsessive-Compulsive PD | -Perfectionism at the expense of pleasure -Need for order and details |
Manifestations of Avoidant PD | -Social w/d -socially inadequate -fear of rejection |