Personality Disorders Defined - Schizotypal Personality Disorder
Not what you're looking for?
Define personality disorders and the categories of personality disorders in the DSM. Discuss one personality disorder in detail, including possible treatment.
Purchase this Solution
Solution Summary
Personality disorders are defined, and their different categories in the Diagnostic and Statistic Manual (DSM-IV-Tr) are discussed. A discussion of schizotypal personality disorder in particular is provided, along with methods of treating it.
Solution Preview
Define personality disorders. Explain the categories of personality disorders in the DSM. Discuss one personality disorder in detail, including possible treatment.
Personality disorders are identified as "certain traits that are so inflexible and maladaptive that (people with them) are unable to perform adequately at least some of the varied roles expected of them by their society" (Butcher, Mineka & Hooley, 2007, Ch. 11). The DSM-IV-TR identifies three clusters of personality disorders and they are: cluster A which includes paranoid, schizoid and schizotypal personality disorders; cluster B which includes histrionic, narcissistic, antisocial and ...
Purchase this Solution
Free BrainMass Quizzes
V Axis Diagnostic Tool
It's important for all therapists to know what the V Axis Diagnostic tool is and how to use it. This quiz should be taken by learners who are not familiar with the V Axis Diagnostic Tool or who need to refresh their knowledge.
Anxiety Disorders
This quiz is designed to help students gain a better understanding of various types of anxiety disorders.
Psychoanalysis and Sigmund Freud
This quiz explores the personality theory of psychoanalysis, in particular reference to how Freud conceptualized of this theory.
How can you tell if your loved one is suicidal?
This is a small quiz to help determine if a loved one is suicidal and what steps should be taken to help stop suicide.
Piaget's Theories on Development
Do you know all about Piaget's theories on development? Find out with this quiz!