Personality Disorders: Cluster B
Personality Disorders; Cluster B: Symptoms, Diagnostic Criteria and Prognosis
Presenters Script
Introduction
“Personality disorders are becoming more common across the country due to an increase in mental health understanding. Most of these disorders have several similarities but just enough differences to distinguish between them. AllPsych.com provides readers with The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, referred to as DSM, which was developed by the American Psychiatric Association. It is a system used in the mental health field as a way of classifying abnormal behaviors. There are 3 classes that the DSM-4 recognizes as personality disorders and they are Cluster A, Cluster B and Cluster C. Cluster B disorders will be the topic of this discussion. Individuals with Cluster B Personality Disorders are known for being dramatic, emotional, erratic, manipulative, and having a sense of entitlement. Symptoms are prominent although it may take years to form a diagnosis, and the prognoses with these types of disorders are often poor. There are four disorders under Cluster B; they are Antisocial, Borderline, Histrionic, and Narcissistic Personality Disorders.”
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Antisocial Personality Disorder (ASPD)
“The DSM-4 defines Antisocial Personality Disorder as “...a pervasive pattern of disregard for, and violation of, the rights of others that begins in childhood or early adolescence and continues into adulthood” (Hefner Media Group, Inc., 2004). Childhood misconduct includes aggression, cruelty towards animals, vandalism and stealing. Adults with this disorder are known for their repeated unlawful offenses, lying, and disregard for others. They are impulsive, lack remorse, are irresponsible, and display reckless behavior. Relationships with these individuals are usually very unstable and unpredictable.”
“For a concrete diagnosis of Antisocial Personality Disorder, an individual must meet the diagnostic criteria for the DSM. This includes signs
Presenters Script
Introduction
“Personality disorders are becoming more common across the country due to an increase in mental health understanding. Most of these disorders have several similarities but just enough differences to distinguish between them. AllPsych.com provides readers with The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, referred to as DSM, which was developed by the American Psychiatric Association. It is a system used in the mental health field as a way of classifying abnormal behaviors. There are 3 classes that the DSM-4 recognizes as personality disorders and they are Cluster A, Cluster B and Cluster C. Cluster B disorders will be the topic of this discussion. Individuals with Cluster B Personality Disorders are known for being dramatic, emotional, erratic, manipulative, and having a sense of entitlement. Symptoms are prominent although it may take years to form a diagnosis, and the prognoses with these types of disorders are often poor. There are four disorders under Cluster B; they are Antisocial, Borderline, Histrionic, and Narcissistic Personality Disorders.”
Body
Antisocial Personality Disorder (ASPD)
“The DSM-4 defines Antisocial Personality Disorder as “...a pervasive pattern of disregard for, and violation of, the rights of others that begins in childhood or early adolescence and continues into adulthood” (Hefner Media Group, Inc., 2004). Childhood misconduct includes aggression, cruelty towards animals, vandalism and stealing. Adults with this disorder are known for their repeated unlawful offenses, lying, and disregard for others. They are impulsive, lack remorse, are irresponsible, and display reckless behavior. Relationships with these individuals are usually very unstable and unpredictable.”
“For a concrete diagnosis of Antisocial Personality Disorder, an individual must meet the diagnostic criteria for the DSM. This includes signs
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