Study 10 Personality and Other Behavioral Disorders with 12 free online flashcards. Review key terms, definitions, and concepts with this interactive flashcard deck.
What defines a personality disorder?
They are enduring, inflexible patterns of thinking, feeling, relating, or behavior that differ significantly from cultural expectations and cause distress or problems in daily functioning. They often begin by adolescence or early adulthood.
What is needed to diagnose a personality disorder?
A qualified mental health professional assesses the person’s history and functioning. A single difficult behavior or conflict is not enough to establish a diagnosis.
Which disorders belong to Cluster A?
Cluster A includes paranoid, schizoid, and schizotypal personality disorders.
How do OCPD and OCD differ?
Obsessive-compulsive personality disorder involves a pervasive pattern of perfectionism and control. OCD involves unwanted, intrusive thoughts and/or repetitive behaviors.
Is “behavioral disorder” a specific diagnosis?
“Behavioral disorder” is a broad, non-specific term, not one diagnosis.
What characterizes conduct disorder?
Conduct disorder is diagnosed in children or adolescents when an ongoing pattern of behavior significantly harms others or violates important rules. Assessment considers age, development, and context.
What kinds of conditions may co-occur with personality or behavioral disorders?
Personality and behavioral disorders can co-occur with conditions such as depression, anxiety, trauma-related conditions, ADHD, eating disorders, substance use disorders, or physical health problems.
How should clinicians assess symptoms that overlap across conditions?
Clinicians consider the full pattern over time and whether symptoms occur in episodes, since symptoms such as impulsivity can occur in more than one condition.
How should co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders be addressed?
Both conditions should be assessed and addressed. Coordinated or integrated treatment helps avoid gaps in care and tailors support to the person’s needs.
What is central to treatment for personality disorders?
Psychotherapy is central. Approaches may include DBT, CBT, or other structured therapies; treatment choices should be collaborative and regularly reviewed.
What skills does DBT build?
DBT builds skills for managing intense emotions, reducing harmful behaviors, and improving relationships.
What can an ongoing recovery support plan include?
A person-centered plan may include shared goals, regular follow-up, skills practice, healthy routines, social connection, physical-health attention, chosen supports, and agreed steps for worsening crises.