personality disorders cluster c.pptx

7/27/2019 Personality Disorders Cluster C.pptx

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CLUSTER C:PERSONALITYDISORDERS

By: Pauline Baluis


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1. Avoidant Personality Disorder Characterized by a pervasive pattern ofsocial discomfort and reticence, low self-

esteem, and hypersensitivity to negativeevaluation. These clients are likely to report being overlyinhibited as children and that they oftenavoid unfamiliar situations and people withintensity beyond that expected for theirdevelopmental stage.

CLUSTER C:


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CLUSTER C: Characteristics include:

Reluctant to ask questions or make requests Sad and anxious Shy and fearful Socially awkward Easily devastated by real or perceived

criticism Has very low self-esteem Hypersensitive to negative evaluation from

others


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CLUSTER C:2. Dependent Personality Disorder Characterized by a pervasive pattern andexcessive need to be taken care of, which

leads to submissive and clinging behavior andfears of separation. The disorder is three times more often inwomen than in men. It runs in families and most common in theyoungest child.


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Frequently anxious Mildly uncomfortable and feel helpless

when alone Often pessimistic and self-critical Unhappy or depressed Preoccupied excessively with unrealisticfears of being left alone to care forthemselves


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CLUSTER C: Have tremendous difficulty in makingdecisions, no matter how minor Perceive themselves as unable to functionoutside a relationship Have difficulty initiating projects orcompleting simple ADLs Reluctant to express disagreement


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CLUSTER C: The unspoken motto seems to be:

ANY RELATIONSHIPIS BETTER THANNONE AT ALL


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CLUSTER C:3. Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorder Characterized by a pervasive pattern ofpreoccupation with perfectionism, mental

and interpersonal control, and orderliness. It occurs as twice as many men as women. Common in oldest children and people in

professions involving facts, figures, ormethodical focus on detail.


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Feeling the need to be perfect beginning inchildhood Have difficulty expressing emotions Very stubborn and reluctant to relinquishcontrol Usually appear anxious and fretful Preoccupied with orderliness


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CLUSTER C: Strive for perfection Absorbed in their own perspective, believethey are right, and do not listen carefully to

others Check and recheck the details of anyproject or activity Have low self-esteem Always harsh, critical, and judgmental ofthemselves


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CLUSTER C:4. Depressive Personality Disorder Characterized by a pervasive pattern ofdepressive cognitions and behaviors invarious contexts. Occurs equally in men and women and moreoften in people with relatives who have majordepressive disorders. Clients may seem to have similar behaviorcharacteristics as to clients with majordepression, but the personality disorder is

much less severe.


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Being sad, gloomy, or dejected affect Express persistent unhappiness,

cheerlessness, and hopelessness Broods and worries over all aspects of dailylife Has low self-esteem


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CLUSTER C: Has feelings of worthlessness andinadequacy Overly quiet and passive Overly critical and quick to reject othersfirst


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CLUSTER C: Views pessimism as:

BEINGREALISTIC


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CLUSTER C:5. Passive-Aggressive Personality Disorder Characterized by a negative attitude and apervasive pattern of passive resistance to

demands for adequate social andoccupational performance. It is thought to be slightly more prevalent in

women than in men.


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Moods fluctuate rapidly and erratically Easily upset or offended Alternates between hostile self-assertion Perceives and anticipates difficulties anddisappointments where none exists Views future negatively Frequently ambivalent and indecisive


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CLUSTER C: Tend to blame others for their own feelingsor misfortune Has low self confidence Has feelings of being cheated, victimized,and exploited-Often have various vague or generalized

somatic complaints and may even adapt asick role


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CLUSTER C: Plays the role of the martyr who:

SACRIFICESEVERYTHING FOROTHERS


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CLUSTER C: They can be angry or bitter, complaining:

NO ONE CAN FIGURE OUTWHATS WRONG WITHME. I JUST HAVE TO

SUFFER. ITS MY BADLUCK!

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