PSYO 241 Lecture Notes - Lecture 21: Abnormal Psychology, Personality Disorder, Trait Theory
27 Nov 2018
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Tuesday november 27th 2018 (part 2) chapter 19. Tuesday november 27th 2018: pervasive pattern dating back to childhood/adolescence; not as a result of drug abuse, medication, or injury/trauma. Repeated lying or conning others for pleasure or profit. Reckless disregard for safety of others and self. Strong need for attention: narcissistic personality disorder, strong need to be admired, strong sense of self-importance; inflate their accomplishments and undervalue the work of others, lack of insight into other people"s feelings. Lack of insight into other people"s feelings and needs. Esp, paranormal phenomenon: unusual perceptions (bordering on hallucinations, violate social conventions; no eye contact, dressing in unkempt clothes, table 19. 6 characteristics of schizoid and schizotypal personality disorders. Schizoid: detached from normal social relationships, pleasureless life, passive in the face of unpleasant events. Schizotypal: anxious in social relations and avoids people, different and non-conforming, suspicious of others.
