Personality Disorders
Personality Disorders
PersonalityWhat is personality? Personality is a unique and long-term pattern ofinnerexperience and outward behaviorPersonalitytends to be consistent and is oftendescribed in terms of "traits"Thesetraits may beinherited,learned,or bothPersonalityis also flexible,allowing us to adapt to newenvironmentsForthosewith personalitydisorders,however,thatflexibilityis usuallymissingSlide2
Personality What is personality? Personality is a unique and long-term pattern of inner experience and outward behavior Personality tends to be consistent and is often described in terms of “traits” These traits may be inherited, learned, or both Personality is also flexible, allowing us to adapt to new environments For those with personality disorders, however, that flexibility is usually missing Slide 2
PersonalityDisordersWhat is a personality disorder?A very rigid pattern of inner experience andoutward behaviorThis pattern is seen in most interactions,differs from the experiences and behaviorsusually expected, and continues for yearsSlide3
Personality Disorders What is a personality disorder? A very rigid pattern of inner experience and outward behavior This pattern is seen in most interactions, differs from the experiences and behaviors usually expected, and continues for years Slide 3
Classifying Personality DisordersA personality disorder is diagnosed only when itcauses impairments in social or occupationalfunctioning, or when it causes personal distressPersonality disorders typically become recognizable inadolescence orearlyadulthoodGenerally, the affected person does not regard his orher behavior as undesirable or problematicIthasbeen estimated that9to13%ofall adults mayhaveapersonalitydisorderSlide4
Classifying Personality Disorders A personality disorder is diagnosed only when it causes impairments in social or occupational functioning, or when it causes personal distress Personality disorders typically become recognizable in adolescence or early adulthood Generally, the affected person does not regard his or her behavior as undesirable or problematic It has been estimated that 9 to 13% of all adults may have a personality disorder Slide 4
Classifying Personality DisordersClassifying these disorders is difficultbecause little is known about their originsordevelopment They are diagnosed on Axis II of the DSM-IVSlide5
Classifying Personality Disorders Classifying these disorders is difficult because little is known about their origins or development They are diagnosed on Axis II of the DSMIV Slide 5