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I CAN
Distinguish the characteristics of the major types of personality disorders.
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2. Personality Disorders
Conditions involving a chronic, pervasive, inflexible, and maladaptive pattern of thinking, emotion, social relationships, or impulse control.
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3. Narcissistic Personality Disorder
An exaggerated sense of self-importance.
Characterized by a grandiose sense of self-importance,
a preoccupation with fantasies of success and power,
and a need for constant attention
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4. Antisocial Personality Disorder
Characterized by a long-standing pattern of irresponsible behavior indicating a lack of conscience and a diminished sense of responsibility to others.
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5. Borderline Personality Disorder
An unstable personality given to impulsive behavior.
Main signs: instability, impulsivity
Unpredictable moods
Stormy interpersonal relationships
Becoming upset and abusive in response to perceived slights
Little tolerance for frustration
Tendency for substance abuse
Suicide
Promiscuity
Binge eating, wreckless driving, self-mutilation
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6. Copyright © Allyn & Bacon 2007
CAN I
Distinguish the characteristics of the major types of personality disorders.
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