09 Personality and Eating Disorders Free Online FlashCards

What characterizes a personality disorder?

A persistent, inflexible pattern of thinking, feeling, relating, or behaving that causes distress or impairs important areas of functioning.

How are the DSM-5-TR personality disorder clusters described?

Cluster A is odd or eccentric; Cluster B is dramatic, emotional, or erratic; Cluster C is anxious or fearful.

Is obsessive-compulsive personality disorder the same as OCD?

Obsessive-compulsive personality disorder is distinct from obsessive-compulsive disorder; they are not the same diagnosis.

What should assessment of borderline personality disorder consider?

Assess symptoms and history, functioning, safety, physical health, and co-occurring conditions. For borderline personality disorder, distinguish persistent patterns from symptoms associated with mania or other conditions.

What skills does DBT develop?

Dialectical behavior therapy develops mindfulness, emotion-regulation, distress-tolerance, and interpersonal skills.

What is the role of medication in treating borderline personality disorder?

Medication is not a primary treatment for borderline personality disorder itself. If prescribed, it should target specific symptoms or co-occurring conditions and be reviewed with the treatment plan.

What communication approach supports a person with borderline personality disorder?

Use clear, respectful language; validate feelings without endorsing unsafe behavior; set calm, realistic limits; and keep staff responses consistent.

Can appearance or weight rule out an eating disorder?

Eating disorders affect people of all body sizes, ages, sexes, and backgrounds. Appearance or weight alone cannot rule one out.

What characterizes anorexia nervosa?

Anorexia nervosa involves severe restriction, intense fear of weight gain, or disturbed body image; complications can include malnutrition, low blood pressure, slowed pulse, and cardiac harm.

What pattern characterizes bulimia nervosa?

Bulimia nervosa involves recurrent binge eating followed by compensatory behaviors such as vomiting, fasting, laxative misuse, or excessive exercise.

How is binge-eating disorder distinguished by its eating pattern?

Binge-eating disorder involves recurrent episodes of eating unusually large amounts with loss of control and distress, without regular compensatory behaviors.

What distinguishes ARFID from restriction driven by weight or shape concerns?

ARFID involves restricting the amount or variety of food because of factors such as low interest, sensory aversion, or fear of consequences; it is not defined by weight or shape concerns.