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Personality disorders.
- Source :
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American family physician [Am Fam Physician] 1983 Mar; Vol. 27 (3), pp. 215-23. - Publication Year :
- 1983
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Abstract
- Personality disorders are characterized by inflexible maladaptive traits that cause significant impairment in social and occupational functioning. Categories of personality disorders include paranoid, schizoid, histrionic, narcissistic, antisocial, borderline, avoidant, dependent, compulsive and passive-aggressive. The inflexible nature of these disorders and the lack of an alternative behavioral repertoire result in an inability to cope with environmental pressure. The goal of management is the development of healthier behavioral responses to stress. A personality change in older patients suggests organic disease.
- Subjects :
- Adolescent
Adult
Aged
Antisocial Personality Disorder psychology
Borderline Personality Disorder psychology
Compulsive Personality Disorder psychology
Dependent Personality Disorder psychology
Female
Histrionic Personality Disorder psychology
Humans
Male
Middle Aged
Narcissism
Paranoid Personality Disorder psychology
Passive-Aggressive Personality Disorder psychology
Personality
Personality Disorders therapy
Schizoid Personality Disorder psychology
Schizotypal Personality Disorder psychology
Personality Disorders psychology
Subjects
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 0002-838X
- Volume :
- 27
- Issue :
- 3
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- American family physician
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 6829394