Personality Disorders — Even though upsetting behavior is as old as the human condition, systematic attention to disorders of the personality appears relatively late in the development of psychiatry. On the whole, the asylum generation of psychiatrists had little to… … Historical dictionary of Psychiatry
personality disorders — [DSM IV] a category of mental disorders characterized by enduring, inflexible, and maladaptive personality traits that deviate markedly from cultural expectations, are self perpetuating, pervade a broad range of situations, and either generate… … Medical dictionary
Cluster B personality disorders — Four cluster B personality disorders are described in DSM IV:[1] Antisocial personality disorder (DSM IV code 301.7): a pervasive disregard for the law and the rights of others. Borderline personality disorder (DSM IV code 301.83): extreme black… … Wikipedia
Personality disorder — Classification and external resources ICD 10 F60 ICD 9 301.9 … Wikipedia
Personality disorder not otherwise specified — Personality disorder, unspecified Classification and external resources ICD 10 F60.9 ICD 9 301.9 … Wikipedia
Personality style — has been defined as an individual s relatively consistent inclinations and preferences across contexts. Eriksen, Karen Kress, Victoria E. (2005). A Developmental, Constructivist Model for Ethical Assessment (Which Includes Diagnosis, of Course).… … Wikipedia
personality disorder — Psychiatry. any of a group of mental disorders characterized by deeply ingrained maladaptive patterns of behavior and personality style, which are usually recognizable as early as adolescence and are often lifelong in duration. [1935 40] * * *… … Universalium
Personality pathology — In personality psychology, personality refers to enduring patterns of cognition, emotion, and behavior that are activated in particular circumstances and often affect social adaptation. In psychiatry and clinical psychology, personality pathology … Wikipedia
personality — /perr seuh nal i tee/, n., pl. personalities. 1. the visible aspect of one s character as it impresses others: He has a pleasing personality. 2. a person as an embodiment of a collection of qualities: He is a curious personality. 3. Psychol. a.… … Universalium
Personality type — The concept of personality type refers to the psychological classification of different types of people. Personality types can be distinguished from personality traits, which come in different levels or degrees. According to type theories, for… … Wikipedia
