| Question | Answer |
| Personality | Individual qualities increase habitual patterns that make the person unique (How they'd describe you) |
| Personality Traits | Persistent behavior patterns that don't significantly interfere with one's life even though their behaviors may be somewhat annoying |
| Stability | Personality and traits become stable over time (predictable) |
| What are 3 main areas that affect personality? | Thoughts and emotions
Interpersonal relationships
Managing impulses |
| What are 3 etiology factors for personality disorders? | Genetic vulnerability
Environmental conditions
History of trauma |
| What is significant about Personality Disorder Axis II? | not considered a true mental disorder |
| What are some co-morbid disorders with PD? | *Substance abuse, eating disorders, PTSD, Depression, Anxiety |
| What are some common characteristics of PD? | Inflexible and maladaptive responses to stress. They think they are normal and you have the problem. |
| What are the 4 problems that are key to your nursing interventions regarding PD? | -Manipulation- set clear limits and consequences
-Narcissism- set clear boundaries
-Impulsiveness- discuss consequences
-Aggressiveness- clear expectations, safety |
| Which personality types are under cluster A (Odd or Eccentric)? | Schizoid PD, Schizotypal PD, Paranoid PD |
| Manifestations of Schizoid PD | -Social isolation
-blunted affect
-detachment |
| Manifestations of Schizotypal PD | -magical thinking
-illusions
-odd appearance
-paranoid |
| Manifestations of Paranoid PD | -Suspiciousness
-rigidity
-Hypervigilant
-projection
-restricted and labile affect
-bears grudges |
| Which personality types are under cluster B (Dramatic, Emotional, and Erratic)? | Histrionic, Narcissistic, Borderline, Antisocial |
| Manifestations of Histrionic PD | -Dramatic
-Exhibitionistic
-egocentric
-Seductive |
| Manifestations of Narcissistic PD | -Grandiose
-Lacks empathy
-Needs admiration |
| Manifestations of Borderline PD | -Interpersonal instability
-marked impulsivity |
| Manifestations of Antisocial PD | -Disregard for others' rights
-Deceitful
-No remorse (many in prison) |
| Which personality types are under cluster C(Anxious and Fearful)? | Dependent, Obsessive-Compulsive, Avoidant |
| Manifestations of Dependent PD | -Pervasive
-Excessive
-Unrealistic need to be cared for
-Fear of separation
-Inability to make decisions |
| Manifestations of Obsessive-Compulsive PD | -Perfectionism at the expense of pleasure
-Need for order and details |
| Manifestations of Avoidant PD | -Social w/d
-socially inadequate
-fear of rejection |
