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Cluster A- cognitive disturbances/ disorder thinking

Paranoid- distrustful, secretive, jealous, irrational

Schizotypal- discomfort with close relationships, distorted thinking

Schizoid- detachment from close relationships, prefer solitary settings, lack of friends

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Cluster B- poor impulse control, disturbed affect and cognition

Antisocial- disregard for others, persistent lying, lack of empathy, reckless behaviour

Borderline- unstable relationships, impulsive, intense fear of rejection

Histrionic- needs to be centre of attention, mood swings, overly dramatic

Narcissistic- inf

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Cluster C- strong feelings of own inadequacies, high anxiety, difficulties with social relationships

Avoidant- socially inhibited, avoid social interaction, afraid of judgment

Dependent- constant need for others to care, clinging behaviour

Obsessive Compulsive- obsession over order, rigid perfectionism, must follow rules

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DSM-5 Diagnosis Criteria

- Patterns of behaviour enduring, inflexible, constant and stable

- Diagnosis carried out by trained professional

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Why is categorising a problem?

Arbitrary and unstable boundaries- at what point does individual meet criteria

Excessive co-occurence- individuals with one personality disorder meet criteria for ot

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Cluster B- poor impulse control, disturbed affect and cognition

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- Patterns of behaviour enduring, inflexible, constant and stable

- Diagnosis carried out by trained professional

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Arbitrary and unstable boundaries- at what point does individual meet criteria

Excessive co-occurence- individuals with one personality disorder meet criteria for ot

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