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An Interesting Introduction to Psychology - Personality Disorders

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A pervasive pattern of distrust and suspiciousness in which the person consistently interprets the motives of others as malicious is characteristic of Paranoid Personality Disorder. The main difference between Paranoid Personality Disorder and Psychotic Disorders involving Paranoia is Paranoid Personality Disorder does not involve delusions, while Psychotic Disorders do. People with Schizoid Personality Disorder Are pervasively indifferent to social relationships, express a limited range of emotions in social situations, often prefer to be "loners," and usually function adequately in non-social situations. Schizotypal Disorder of the Personality is characterized by a pattern of social and interpersonal deficits involving severe discomfort with and limited capacity for close relationships, as well as perceptual and cognitive distortions and odd/eccentric behavior.

People with Histrionic Personality Disorder often act sexually seductive, have exaggerated though shallow emotions that shift rapidly, are easily influenced by others, seek constant reassurance/praise, and may consider relationships to be more close than they really are. Often preoccupied with fantasies of power and success, people with Narcissistic Disorder of the Personality display a pattern of grandiosity, need for admiration, and lack of empathy, which can lead to exploitative relationships. Borderline Personality Disorder is characterized by a pattern of instability of interpersonal relationships, self-image, and affect, significant impulsivity (e.g., suicide threats, substance use), and fear of abandonment/domination. The dominant defense mechanisms used by a person with Borderline Personality Disorder are Splitting, idealization, and projective identification. Developed for the treatment of Borderline Personality Disorder, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Emphasizes mindfulness, social skills training, and affect regulation.

A person with Antisocial Personality Disorder Must have had symptoms of Conduct Disorder before 15 y/o and demonstrate a pattern of disregard for and violation of others rights; some symptoms include lack remorse/empathy, impulsivity, irritability and aggressiveness, and deceitfulness. Another term used to refer to people diagnosed with Antisocial Disorder of the Personality is Sociopath. Avoidant Personality Disorder is characterized by a persistent pattern of social inhibition, feelings of inadequacy, and hypersensitivity to negative evaluation, resulting in limited social contacts despite a longing for contact and relationships. The diagnosis of Dependent Personality Disorder Is given when there is a pervasive and excessive need to be taken care of, leading to clinging and submissive behavior and fears of separation; people with this disorder often struggle to make decisions and take responsibility for their lives.

Typically, Codependency refers to a person's deliberate or inadvertent support of another's addiction or dependence. Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder of the Personality is characterized by a persistent preoccupation with perfectionism, orderliness, and mental and interpersonal control, which severely limits openness, flexibility, and efficiency. Reaction formation-defending against an unacceptable impulse by expressing its opposite-is a defense mechanism that people diagnosed with Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorder most often rely on.

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Which 2 courses are the most interesting and Why? Be Specific please...?

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PSY385 - Communication and Conflict Resolution
According to communication researchers, people inevitably disagree when they interact. However, we can learn "win-win" communication skills to avoid and manage conflict situations in personal, social, and work relationships. Students will learn how to take the bite out of criticism, replace blame with empathy, substitute assertiveness for aggressiveness, and improve decision making and problem solving. Find out how to increase your perception of situations, improve your abilities as both a speaker and a listener, and discover the power that comes with being a good communicator.


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PSY172 - Group Dynamics
More than ever before organizations recognize the value of individuals who possess the skills to work effectively with others in cooperative, team-based environments. This subject will assist you in developing and enhancing your abilities to interact effectively in group situations without sacrificing your creative intellect and independence of thought. Different types of group situations will be explored together with the styles of leadership appropriate to each.

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PSY100 - Introduction to Psychology
The discipline of Psychology is the study of human behaviour. It is concerned with the observable behaviour of an individual and its relationship to unseen mental and physical processes, as well as to external events. Introduction to Psychology will provide a framework within which the student can begin to explore the human personality.

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PSY206 - Personality and Abnormal Behaviour
The study of deviant behaviour, the neuroses, psychoses, character disorders, and conditions due to organic brain involvement; methods of treatment, including psychotherapy, group therapy, and others; and the role of the psychologist in the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of such behaviour disorders.

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PSY340 - Interpersonal Effectiveness
This subject is designed to enhance the students relationships with other people in various situations. Through discussion and experiential exercises, students will learn, among other topics, how to develop and maintain trust, how to communicate more skillfully, how to assert themselves, and how to resolve interpersonal conflicts.

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PSY560 - Propaganda and Persuasion
Retailers, marketers, advertisers, the broadcasting industry, the military, public speakers and educators have long understood the principles of social influence. As that knowledge, along with communication technology, has increased, so has the amount of influence that screams for our attention daily. This subject will outline the major tools and theories of social influence by demonstrating how the theories actually work in real life. It will also help us see beyond persuasion strategies in order to make more objective decisions and assert greater control over our own behaviour.

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SCL100 - An Introduction to Sociology
People are social animals and Sociology seeks to explore the nature of this socialization. Among topics examined are membership in various groups and institutions, how one is socialized to play a variety of roles, the family, social class, bureaucracy, the power structure, and race and ethnic relations. Through examining human behaviour in various settings, students will learn to sharpen their observational, descriptive and analytic skills.
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If you are looking to become a therapist or counselor and want to work in the field I would recommend #4 PSY206 - Personality and Abnormal Behavior

I think in terms of a course that will help you in life and social situation I would recommend PSY385 - Communication and Conflict Resolution.

#5 PSY340 - Interpersonal Effectiveness sounds like some DBT freak who wants to try to do therapy with students with them consenting for credits...Which unless you have borderline personality disorder I would stay away from that one

PSY172 - Group Dynamics and SCL100 - An Introduction to Sociology sound like basically the same thing.

PSY560 - Propaganda and Persuasion and PSY100 - Introduction to Psychology will probably have the least real life application.

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I am a Mental health and Addictions counselor. I got my bachelors of science in psychology and my Masters of science in counseling.
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Worried about my mental health?

I d like to start this off by saying that I have an A-level in psychology, behavioural and stress/distress psychology both playing a large part in my education of the subject. Those topics touch on personality disorders and depression respectively, that is to say I m more (officially) educated regarding mental health than most teenagers, convincing themselves that they are depressed or mentally unstable because it s an easy excuse or because it makes their flat existence seem more interesting.

However for a while now, atleast two years or so. I ve haven t been feeling particularly happy or fulfilled, I ve started to feel increasingly alienated from my friends, my sleeping pattern is messed up, I m a chronic procrastinator, I constantly lack motivation and energy, in the past few years my appetite has gone from being over-active to pretty much non-existent, I don t like to leave my house very much and the prospect of talking over the phone always induces anxiety. Often I would rather be left to my own company, usually under the pretence of doing some college work which I m greatly behind on but sometimes just to procastinate. This behaviour is affecting my attendence at college severely and I m now in very real danger of getting kicked out. The threat of that causes such distress, it s not unusual for me to contemplate suicide, but I m really not one for anything nearly so dramatic or selfish, It usually occurs to me as a result of a "**** me life seems a bit like trying to sprint through the mud at Passchendaele" style of thinking.
Now, the whole purpose of that introduction up there, was to give the idea, that I m not one to call the depression card without good reason, I m greatly aware that the majority of self-diagnosis s of depression result from someone reading a list of symptoms and saying to themselves "Well I must be depressed!". I m aware it s a serious illness, and if anything, I ve been avoiding the big ugly D word , mainly because I wouldn t like to think of myself as being depressed, but you don t need an A-level in psychology to put my blue mood together with my symptoms and confidently arrive at the conclusion of depression.

It has also come to my attention that I, in most likelihood, possess a personality disorder, a form of the C type personality disorder, dependant anxiety. This renders me completely passive, rather than act with any sort of independence to achieve what it is I want to achieve, I ll always just go along with the flow, doing what others are doing, so that they can gain, and not I. If people are staying late round my house and I want them to leave so I can go to bed, I won t speak up, and asking people for anything they owe me feels so awkward that people never pay their debts of fufill their promises to me, because they know I won t mention it. I can t stand the idea of being a burden to people, so I m extremely cautious not to interact with them to the point my interaction becomes a bother, which means never asking for things or mentioning anything potentially embarrassing to the other person, it s like a great shyness, in layman s terms, I m just a big ol coward. I m pretty sure I can pinpoint the exact moment in my childhood that I suddenly started to feel like this and this attitude became who I am. Confidence has always been non-existent for me. in short, I ve always been the quiet type well, not always, I was boisterous as a young child, I can remember that, but that has been a thing of the past since that moment I mentioned earlier.

The point of this question is that I am far, far too reserved (possibly an effect of my dependant anxiety) to ever mention that I honestly feel that I have depression, either casually or dramatically. I don t want people to think I m a lame, boring, lazy-**** sadcase but then I don t think I could handle the either the sympathy or the "get over it" response that might be evoked from telling people the truth.

How the heck do I tell people what s going on with me? I don t reckon any of my friends would be considerate or believing in the matter, I ll probably get mocked for being such a drama queen, the little family I have left are likely to react in the same way too.

Wat Do?
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Hi,

I think it s possible to get hung up on labels and diagnoses. Remember, a diagnosis is only useful if it leads to a distinct treatment plan. Labels aside, it sounds as if you re experiencing a distressing time, beating yourself up, putting other s wants and needs before your own, engaging in sabotaging behaviours (which, I m guessing, mean you then beat yourself up even more), and having an understandable emotional response. This is a more accurate description of your unique psychological process than, depression.

You seem articulate in talking about your experience. From what you say about friends and family being unsupportive, I d say you need to find someone who would be non-judgemental and supportive. Maybe you should consider a mental health professional such as a counsellor or psychotherapist. You would then be able to explore and describe your psychological process in more detail, as well as letting yourself experience some of your emotions, and this would be a good platform for deciding to make changes.

I ve worked in mental health for seven years.

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