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1 Personality Disorders Cluster B: Lauren, Alessandra, Jordan, Jardin, and Abby

2 Narcissism Originates from Greek Mythology o Narcissus fell in love with his reflection Characteristics o Excessively preoccupied with personal power, prestige, and vanity

3 Histrionic DEFINITION Characterized by excessive emotions and attention- seeking actions Inappropriate, seductive behavior ●A need for approval ●Need to be the center of attention ●Shallow & quickly changing emotions ●Exaggeration ●Extra

4 Antisocial Personality Disorder In the media Girl with the Dragon Tattoo o Lisbeth Salanders ●The person formerly known as a sociopath or psychopath ●Typically a male who has a lack of conscious for wrong doing before age 15 ●Feels no guilt for wrongdoing ●Aggressive, ruthless, clever ●Begin lying, stealing, fighting, or displays unrestrained sexual behavior http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OpvonhCbpoA

5 Borderline (BPD) ●Key Characteristics: ○ intense mood swings ○ harmful, impulsive behaviors ■ self-damaging ○ severe problems with self-worth ●Other Characteristics: ○ aggressive behavior ○ chaotic relationships ○ extreme views (polarized) ■ “If he doesn’t love me, he hates me.” ○ fear of abandonment ○ feeling empty and bored ○ identity disturbance (DSM-IV) In the Media ● Play Misty for Me ○Evelyn Draper (0:29-0:35, 1:22- 1:24) ● Frances ○Frances Farmer

6 Why are they are Clustered?!?! Dramatic Emotional Impulsive Erratic Aloof


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