Severe Mental Illness — Flashcards

Which personality disorder is characterised by odd beliefs, speech, behaviour, or appearance as well as magical thinking? _____

Which personality disorder is characterised by disregard for & violation of the rights of others with failure to conform to social norms & lawful behaviour? _____

What cluster of personality disorder is Avoidant Personality Disorder? _____

Are patients with schizoid personality disorder content with social isolation? _____

What cluster of personality disorder is Dependent Personality Disorder? _____

Which personality disorder is characterised by submissive & clingy behaviour, a need to be taken care of and difficulty making decisions? _____

What gender is antisocial personality disorder more common in? _____

Which personality disorder is characterised persistent distrust & suspicion that others are harming or deceiving the patient? _____

Which personality disorder is characterised by excessive emotionality & attention seeking with a constant need to be the centre of attention? _____

_____ personality disorder can only be diagnosed if the patient is > 18 years old and has a history of conduct disorder before age 15.