Journal Entry: Wednesday April 15 Objective: Identify the behavioral patterns that psychologists label as Personality Disorders Describe how personality disorders differ from other psychological disorders Warm-Up/Journal Entry Question: See next Slide Agenda: PPT/Notes: Personality Disorders Crash Course: Personality Disorders Application: Personality Disorders Skits: Personality Disorders Homework: Goal Sheet; Unit 6, Abnormal Psychology: Due Friday April 17 TEST: Unit 5, Abnormal Psychology: Friday April 17

Aimless Crime On October 7, 1976, Gary Gilmore was sentenced to death by a Utah court after a seemingly purposeless crime spree, on January 16, 1977, he became the first person to be executed in the United States since 1966…. Gilmore had bee released from prison only six months earlier, after serving time for armed robbery…. Gilmore himself described the next events: “I pulled up near a gas station. I told the service station guy to give me all of his money. I then took him to the bathroom and told him to kneel down and then I shot him in the head twice. The guy didn’t give me any trouble but I just felt like I had to do it.” The very next morning, Gilmore left his car at another service station….. “I went in and told the guy to give me the money….. Then I shot him….” What shocks you the most about Gilmore’s description of his crimes? Why?

Aimless Crime Gary Gilmore’s crimes are an example of crime without understandable motives. During a psychiatric interview, Gilmore observed, “I don’t remember any real emotional event in all my life… When you’re in the joint, you stay pretty even all the time… I’m not really excitable you know. I don’t get emotional” For Gilmore, emotions and social rules did not constrain his behavior. This lack of constraint is a sign of a personality disorder, antisocial personality disorder.

Personality Disorders Well-established, maladaptive ways of behaving that negatively affect people’s ability to function. Dominates their personality. Generally do not suffer from anxiety or behave in bizarre, incomprehensible ways. People with PD seem unable to establish meaning relationships with other people, to assume social responsibilities, or adapt to their social environment. These personality disorders are more than just “personality types” – they are DISORDERS! This means they cause the individual to be deviant, distressed, and dysfunctional. More than just these seven types These personality disorders are often part of other, larger disorders with more symptoms

Antisocial Personality Disorder Lack of empathy and guilt Little regard for other’s feelings and safety. Breaks the law. Lies, steals, fights. Angry and Arrogant. View the world as hostile and look out for themselves. Superficial wit/charm. Manipulates others.

Avoidant Personality Disorder Long-standing feelings of inadequacy Extreme sensitivity to others’ opinions of them: easily hurt by criticism. Social inhibition: restraint in intimate relationships. Reluctant to become involved with people (avoid activities). Be shy in social situations out of fear of doing something wrong. Exaggerate difficulties

Borderline Personality Disorder Characterized by extreme instability in all aspects of life, such as: emotions, relationships, self-image Re-current acts of crisis: wrist cutting, over-dosing, self mutilation. Inappropriate anger Intolerance of being alone Feeling of emptiness/boredom Impulsive with money, substance abuse, sexual relationships, binge eating, shoplifting.

Dependent Personality Disorder Rely too much on the attention and help of others. Cannot make decisions for themselves Have problems expressing disagreements with others Avoid personal responsibility Avoid being alone Feel devastated/helpless when relationship ends Pre-occupied with fears of being abandoned Easily hurt by criticism

Histrionic Personality Disorder Needs to be the center of attention. Whether acting silly or dressing provocatively, excessive concern with physical appearance. Likes to create drama. Excessive display of emotion. Constant seeking re-assurance or approval Excessive sensitivity to criticism or disapproval Believe relationships are more than they are

Narcissistic Personality Disorder Having an unwarranted sense of self-importance. Thinking that you are the center of the universe. Requires excessive admiration Reacts to criticism with feelings of rage, shame, humiliation Takes advantage of others to achieve goals Exaggerates achievements/talents Pre-occupied with fantasies of success, power, beauty, intelligence, ideal love

Paranoid Personality Disorder Pervasive distrust and suspiciousness of others Preoccupied with unjustified doubts about the loyalty and trustworthiness of others Believe people have hidden motives Expect people to exploit them Poor self-image Social Isolation. Detachment In-ability to collaborate Hostility

Crash Course Personality Disorders Personality Disorder Types