Abnormal psychology: Personality Disorders
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Based on the three clusters of Personality Disorders: Cluster A, Cluster B, or Cluster C; which one is the most difficult to treat and why?
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Personality Disorders are grouped and classified into three clusters in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV-TR, [APA], 2000) based on their descriptive characteristics. The general diagnostic criteria for three clusters of personality disorders are described and discussed. Two references are provided to aid in the understanding of the question.
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Personality Disorders are grouped into three clusters in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV-TR, [APA], 2000) based on their descriptive characteristics. Cluster A includes: the Paranoid, Schizoid, and Schizotypal Personality Disorders. Individuals with these types of disorders are described as odd and eccentric; exhibiting such behaviors as suspiciousness, short temperedness, harboring grudges, etc. According to DSM criteria Cluster B includes the antisocial, borderline, ...
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