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PERSONALITY DISORDER (Perspectives (personality is already moderately…
PERSONALITY DISORDER
Perspectives
personality is already moderately stable by the preschool years, but considerable personality change occurs well into the adult years.
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youths' individual differences can be described in terms of the Big Five personality traits observed in adults
CAUSE FACTORS
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Abusive, unstable or chaotic family life during childhood
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DEFINITION
A personality disorder is a type of mental disorder in which you have a rigid and unhealthy pattern of thinking, functioning and behaving. A person with a personality disorder has trouble perceiving and relating to situations and people. This causes significant problems and limitations in relationships, social activities, work and school.
SYMPTOMS
- Inability to discard broken or worthless objects
- Submissive or clingy behavior toward others
- Socially inhibited, timid and isolated, avoiding new activities or meeting strangers
- Failure to recognize others' needs and feelings
- Excessively emotional, dramatic or sexually provocative to gain attention
- Appearance of being cold or indifferent to others
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CONCEPTS
develop early, are inflexible, and are associated with significant distress or disability.