How do we define personality? Personality is an individual’s characteristic pattern of thinking, feeling and acting.
How do we define psychological disorder? A Psychological Disorder is a deviant, distressful and dysfunctional pattern of thoughts, feelings or behaviors.
What are personality disorders? Personality disorders are psychological disorders characterized by inflexible and enduring behavior patterns that impair social functioning.
Three Clusters of Personality Disorders Cluster A: Anxious/Fearful Cluster B: Odd/Eccentric Cluster C: Dramatic/Erratic