L33 Psych 354 Lecture Notes - Lecture 8: Schizotypal Personality Disorder, Social Anxiety Disorder, Magical Thinking
13 Jul 2019
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Odd beliefs or magical thinking that influence behavior and are inconsistent with subcultural norms. Behavior or appearance that is odd, eccentric, or peculiar. Not because they don"t want them (like schizoid) but because of their crippling anxiety. Excessive social anxiety that does not diminish with familiarity. Course: small group ends up having schizophrenia. Supportive, psychoeducational treatment focused on social skills. Histrionic pd (ex: jean ralphio and mona lisa from parks and. Pervasive pattern of excessive emotionality and attention seeking. Is uncomfortable if not the center of attention. Rapidly shifting and shallow expressions of emotions. Consistently uses physical appearance to draw attention. Speech is excessively impressionistic and lacking in detail. Considers relationships to be more intimate than they are. Comorbidity: major depressive disorder and suicidal gestures/ideation. Pervasive pattern of grandiosity (in fantasy or behavior), need for admiration, and lack empathy. Preoccupied with fantasies of unlimited success, power, brilliance, beauty, or ideal love. Believes that he or she is special and unique.
