Learn about types of personality disorders, including narcissistic, borderline, antisocial, histrionic, avoidant, dependent, and obsessive-compulsive.
Personality disorders, a group of enduring patterns of inner experience and behavior, can significantly impact relationships, causing distress and challenges for those involved. There are various types, including borderline, narcissistic, and avoidant personality disorders, each presenting distinct symptoms an...
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of these differences. Although other fields ofpsychologyexamine many of the same functions and processes, such as attention, thinking, ormotivation, the personologist places emphasis on how these different processes fit together and becomeintegratedso as to give each person a distinctive identity, or...
They often forget that sexual assault can happen to anyone, regardless of age, sexual orientation, and gender identity. Consequently, they become a laughing stock or are called weak for not appreciating such behavior. 2. By men Strangely enough, men can also be the ones sexually assaulting thei...
of OCD can cause people to be undiagnosed or misdiagnosed by clinicians that are not experienced in treating people with OCD. Such a therapist may mistakenly believe that the individual is undergoing a sexual identity crisis due to "being in the closet," and this sort of discussion only ...
identity, and general awareness of themselves and their surroundings. These disorders usually are associated with overwhelming stress, which may be the result of traumatic events, accidents, or disasters that may be experienced or witnessed by the individual. Dissociative identity disorder, formerly calle...
Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity While not protected at a federal level, many states offer protections against discrimination for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) employees. These employees are often some of the most discriminated against in modern America and up toone-third of LG...
of these differences. Although other fields ofpsychologyexamine many of the same functions and processes, such as attention, thinking, ormotivation, the personologist places emphasis on how these different processes fit together and becomeintegratedso as to give each person a distinctive identity, or...
Schmeck K, Schlüter-müller S, Foelsch PA, Doering S.The role of identity in the DSM-5 classification of personality disorders.Child Adolesc Psychiatry Ment Health.2013;7(1):27. doi:10.1186/1753-2000-7-27 World Health Organization.Mental disorders. ...