Chapter Overview

In Chapter 9, we will discuss matters related to personality disorders including their clinical presentation, epidemiology, comorbidity, etiology, and treatment options. Our discussion will include Cluster A personality disorders which are paranoid, schizoid, and schizotypal personality disorders; Cluster B personality disorders which include antisocial, borderline, histrionic, and narcissistic personality disorders; and Cluster C personality disorders including avoidant, dependent, and obsessive-compulsive personality disorders. As always, be sure you refer to Chapters 1-3 for explanations of key terms (Chapter 1), an overview of the various models to explain psychopathology (Chapter 2), and descriptions of the various therapies (Chapter 3).

Chapter Outline

• 9.1 Overview of Clusters
• 9.2. Cluster A personality disorders
• 9.3 Cluster B personality disorders
• 9.4 Cluster C personality disorders
• 9.5 Comorbidity and etiology

Chapter Learning Outcomes

• Identify the personality disorders included in each cluster and the characterization of each cluster.
• Describe how personality disorders present and be able to distinguish between them.
• Describe the epidemiology of personality disorders.
• Describe which disorders are commonly comorbid with personality disorders.
• Describe the etiology of personality disorders.
• Describe treatment options for personality disorders.