PSYCH FPX2900 Assessment2 2.docx PSYCH_FPX2900 Cluster B Personalities Department of

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PSYCH FPX2900 Assessment2 2.docx PSYCH_FPX2900 Cluster B Personalities Department of Psychology, Capella University PSYC-FPX2900: Intro Psychology Personality Cluster B Personalities If a pers... onality is defined as how a person thinks and behaves, a personality disorder is the thought process and maladaptive behaviors from an individual that make them socially awkward. This can consist of overdramatizing things, being overly emotional, or erratic. Someone with a personality disorder typically behaves in a manner that deviates from the societal norms (American Psychiatric Association, 2018). There are ten distinct types of personality disorders. Of those 10, 4 of them are considered cluster B. Cluster B personality disorders are antisocial, narcissistic, borderline, and histrionic. Cluster B personalities are often characterized by the individual being overly dramatic, emotional, and unpredictable. While personality disorders carry some of the same features, they differ in many ways. Regardless of the type of personality disorder, typically, when someone is suffering a personality disorder, they also develop other mental health issues, such as anxiety, mood, or substance abuse disorders. Having a personality disorder also affects the relationships that the individual has with others. Cluster B Primary Features A person with the antisocial disorder is often deceitful and frequently lies. They have problems concerning violating others, resulting in their problems with obeying the law. They also have a h. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . .. .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . [Show More]

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