Rates of about 10%-15% in the inpatient and outpatient mental health institution when assessment is used More frequently diagnosed in Hispanic and Latin American cultures Females but equal prevalence rates for males and femalesġ2 Treatment Psychodynamic Cognitive-behavioral Several years of therapyĪssist patients to become aware of their own feelings Long-term therapy assists patients in decreasing emotional reactivity Cognitive-behavioral Reducing the dysfunctional thoughts (dependent thoughts) Work on impulsive behavior, develop better problem- solving skills Modelingġ3 Treatment continued… Group Family Medication Displacement Rationalizationġ1 Prevalence Approximately in 2%-3% of the general population Denial.ĭissociation May display two or more personalities. Defense mechanisms and psychosexual development stages Oral Stageġ0 Etiology continued Defense mechanisms used: Repression.
Infantile (Borderline Feature): high-strung, volatile emotions, childlike hysteria and nascent pouting self-destructiveness, chronic feelings of deep emptinessĩ Etiology Potential causes of the disorder are unknown but mental health professionals believe that both learned and biological factors play an important role Biological Possible genetic susceptibility Genes inheritance Psychological Reciprocal determinism: the way people, the environment and thoughts influence their behavior. Easily influenced by others) Considers relationships to be more intimate than they actually areĪppeasing (Dependent Feature): patch-up troubles moderating tempers by yielding sacrifices self for commendation, dependent on others for praise & guidance Vivacious (Narcissistic Feature): vigorous, charming, bubbly, impulsive wants praise for their “superiority” exaggerate the intimacy of their relationships Tempestuous(Negativistic Feature): impulsive, out of control moody complaints, sulking periodically inflamed turbulentĨ Disingenuous(Antisocial Feature): underhanded, double-dealing, scheming, contriving, plotting false-hearted egocentric, insincere superficial, impulsive Theatrical(Variant of “pure” pattern): affected, mannered, put-on postures are striking eye-catching markets self- appearance, simulates desirable dramatic poses. Self-dramatization, theatrically and exaggerated expression of emotion Having low tolerance for delayed gratification Being easily influenced by other people Overly sensitive to criticism or disapproval Being easily bored by routineĥ DSM-IV-TR Definition: A pervasive pattern of excessive emotionality and attention seeking, beginning by early adulthood and present in a variety of contexts as indicated by 5 (or more) of the following: Is uncomfortable in situations in which he or she is not the center of attention Interaction with others is often characterized by inappropriate sexually seductive or provocative behaviorĦ DSM-IV-TR Displays rapidly shifting and shallow expressions of emotions Consistently uses physical appearance to draw attention to self Has a style of speech that is excessively impressionistic and lacking in detail Shows self-dramatization ,theatrically, and exaggerated expression of emotion Is suggestible (ex. Presentation on theme: "Histrionic Personality Disorder"- Presentation transcript:Ī Mental Disorder Personality Orders -Cluster B A pervasive pattern of excessive emotional and attention-seeking behavior May be diagnosed as mild or severeģ Associated Features Symptoms Self-centerednessĭiscomfort when not the center of attention Interactions that are inappropriate sexually seductive or provocative behavior Shallow expressions of emotions Use of physical appearance to draw attentionĤ Associated Features Symptoms continued…
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