personality disorder
maladaptive patterns of behavior
antisocial personality disorder
personality disorder that involves a pervasive pattern of disregard for other people
dependent personality disorder
personality disorder that is characterized by a pervasive psychological dependence on other people
histrionic personality disorder
personality disorder characterized by excessive emotionality and attention-seeking
personality disorder not otherwise specified
medical condition
psychopathy
personality disorder characterized by persistent antisocial behavior, impaired empathy and remorse, and bold, disinhibited, and egotistical traits
avoidant personality disorder
severe form of social anxiety
schizoid personality disorder
personality disorder causing emotional detachment and social isolation
Cluster B personality disorders
categorization of personality disorders
queen bee syndrome
behavior in which a woman in a position of authority views or treats female subordinates more critically
borderline personality disorder
personality disorder characterized by variability of moods and unstable relationships
paranoid personality disorder
mental disorder characterized by paranoia and a pervasive, long-standing suspiciousness and generalized mistrust of others
addictive personality
set of personality traits that make an individual predisposed to developing addictions
Sadistic personality disorder
personality disorder diagnosis involving sadism
narcissistic personality disorder
personality disorder that involves an excessive preoccupation with issues of personal adequacy, power, prestige and vanity
personality change
differences in patterns over time
immature personality disorder
Personality disorder
obsessive-compulsive personality disorder
personal perfectionism at the cost of flexibility, openness, efficiency & effect on others
personality development disorder
form of development disorder
organic personality disorder
mental disorder