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What is the DSM V? : Diagnostic & Statistical Manual How can you informally assess whether a behavior is normal or abnormal? (the 5 criteria listed on the board) : -subjective discomfort -maladaptive -situational context -cultural relativity -statistical definition What were the 4 personality disorders discussed in class and their symptoms. "Cluster B" : -narcissistic personality disorder -borderline personality disorder -histrionic personality disorder -antisocial personality disorder 2 | P a g e narcissistic personality disorder : full of themselves, selfish, use people don't make friends well, don't attach to people require admiration from people to build them up borderline personality disorder : attached one second, feel like they will lose them next people don't know which side of them they will get always answer to one name-not MPD emptiness, bad childhood histrionic personality disorder : extremely dramatic-over the top antisocial personality disorder : (psychopaths/ sociopaths) long history of conflict with authority no remorse inability to bond What is MPD/DID? How does MPD differ from schizophrenia? : MPD-a person has two or more distinct personalities. DID-lose track of time, missing parts of day., find new things in apartment, etc. 3 | P a g e What do 95% of all those diagnosed with MPD have in common? : have a history of childhood abuse What is a "nervous breakdown" ? : anxiety- based disorder. adjustment disorder. What are the signs/symptoms of Panic Disorder? : unexpected panic attacks and fear that can cause significant changes in behavior Acrophobia : Heights Astraphobia : Storms Arachnophobia : Spiders