The three clusters of personality disorders in the DSM-5
In short: Personality disorders are categorized into three distinct clusters based on shared patterns of behavior and internal experience. This video breaks down the clinical definitions of these groups to help you understand the spectrum of psychopathology.
The DSM-5 organizes personality disorders into three clusters: A, B, and C. Cluster A is characterized by odd or eccentric behaviors, including Paranoid, Schizoid, and Schizotypal personality disorders. Cluster B features more dramatic, emotional, or erratic patterns, such as Antisocial, Borderline, Histrionic, and Narcissistic personality disorders.
Cluster C is defined by anxious or inhibited traits, encompassing Avoidant, Dependent, and Obsessive-Compulsive personality disorders. The video explores these conditions through the lens of psychopathology, touching on concepts like defense mechanisms and the distinction between egosyntonic and egodystonic behaviors.
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