Psychology 8th Edition

classification of personality as far back as the ancient Egyptians and Greeks. Disorders such as dementia and depression are described in the Egyptian Ebers Papyrus dating from about 1550 BC. The writings suggest the Egyptians developed mental and physical disorders in the same way. Medieval Arabic thinkers described later psychological personality disorders and additional in modern times most studies have revealed more information on these disorders.

Personality is thinking, emotions and behaviors that make us individuals. The personality is formed during childhood and is influenced by a combination of genetic and environmental factors. These aspects of our personality are frequently called temperament inherited from our parents. Our relationships with others and parenting style are the influences of the environment in personality development. There is an ongoing debate about the influence of genetics and environment.

The Mayo Clinic describes a personality disorder as a general term for mental illness in which thought, perception and relationships with others are dysfunctional. In general, a personality disorder is a rigid model and potentially self-defeating to think and act independently of the situation. Because their way of thinking seems normal for them, sometimes people with personality disorders are not aware of the disease. Personality disorders are thought to be caused by a combination of genetics and environment. It is the research indicate that some individuals have a genetic predisposition to personality disorders.

Risk factors for the development of personality disorders may include:

Genetic predisposition

Emotional, physical and sexual, like a child

unstable family life as a child

The diagnosis of childhood conduct disorder

Loss of parent (s)

Common symptoms are frequent mood swings, angry outbursts or uncontrolled, suspicion of others, without question, the difficulty in social situations, poor impulse control, substance abuse (including alcohol). It may also be necessary for instant gratification and difficulties in interpersonal relationships.

Personality disorders are grouped into clusters as there similarities of symptoms and characteristics. Group A are the disorders are characterized by a thought or a strange behavior and include:

paranoid personality disorder

mistrust or suspicion of other

belief that others are trying to hurt you

emotional detachment

hostility

schizoid personality disorder

Little or no interest in social

"Flat" emotions

Unable to return to normal social cues

Indifference to others

schizotypal personality disorder

Odd dress, thought, beliefs or behaviors

changes perception

Inability to be at ease in intimate relationships

inappropriate emotional responses

Indifference to others

The belief that you can influence people and events with your thoughts

Taking messages are hidden for you in public view or discourse

Group B are the disorders are characterized by a thought too emotional or behavior and include:

Antisocial (formerly sociopathic) personality disorder

The contempt of others, including their safety and that of yourself

Persistent lying or stealing

Recurring problems with the law

The aggressive, often violent

Borderline personality disorder

Impulsive, risky behavior

stormy relationship

Mood swings

idealis suicidal

Fear of being alone

histrionic personality disorder

Attention seeking

Too emotional

excessive need for approval from other

Mood swings

Too much emphasis on physical appearance

Narcissistic personality disorder

The belief that you are better than others

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