Personality clusters Personality disorder

1 personality clusters

1.1 cluster (odd or eccentric disorders)
1.2 cluster b (dramatic, emotional or erratic disorders)
1.3 cluster c (anxious or fearful disorders)

personality clusters

the specific personality disorders grouped following 3 clusters based on descriptive similarities:

cluster (odd or eccentric disorders)


video explanation of cluster personality disorders

cluster personality disorders associated schizophrenia: in particular, schizotypal personality disorder shares of hallmark symptoms, e.g., acute discomfort in close relationships, cognitive or perceptual distortions, , eccentricities of behavior, schizophrenia. however, people diagnosed odd-eccentric personality disorders tend have greater grasp on reality diagnosed schizophrenia. patients suffering these disorders can paranoid , have difficulty being understood others, typically have odd or eccentric modes of speaking , unwillingness , inability form , maintain close relationships. though perceptions may unusual, important distinguish these anomalies delusions or hallucinations people suffering these diagnosed other conditions. there significant evidence suggests small proportion of people type personality disorders, schizotypal personality disorder, have potential develop schizophrenia , other psychotic disorders. these disorders have higher probability of occurring among individuals first-degree relatives have either schizophrenia or cluster personality disorder.

paranoid personality disorder: characterized pattern of irrational suspicion , mistrust of others, interpreting motivations malevolent.
schizoid personality disorder: lack of interest , detachment social relationships, apathy, , restricted emotional expression.
schizotypal personality disorder: pattern of extreme discomfort interacting socially, , distorted cognitions , perceptions.

cluster b (dramatic, emotional or erratic disorders)


video explanation of cluster b personality disorders




antisocial personality disorder: pervasive pattern of disregard , violation of rights of others, lack of empathy, bloated self-image, manipulative , impulsive behavior.
borderline personality disorder: pervasive pattern of abrupt mood swings, instability in relationships, self-image, identity, behavior , affect, leading self-harm , impulsivity.
histrionic personality disorder: pervasive pattern of attention-seeking behavior , excessive emotions.
narcissistic personality disorder: pervasive pattern of grandiosity, need admiration, , perceived or real lack of empathy.

cluster c (anxious or fearful disorders)


video explanation of cluster c personality disorders



avoidant personality disorder: pervasive feelings of social inhibition , inadequacy, extreme sensitivity negative evaluation.
dependent personality disorder: pervasive psychological need cared other people.
obsessive-compulsive personality disorder: characterized rigid conformity rules, perfectionism, , control point of satisfaction , exclusion of leisurely activities , friendships (distinct obsessive-compulsive disorder).




^ esterberg, michelle l.; goulding, sandra m.; walker, elaine f. (5 may 2010). cluster personality disorders: schizotypal, schizoid , paranoid personality disorders in childhood , adolescence . journal of psychopathology , behavioral assessment. 32 (4): 515–528. doi:10.1007/s10862-010-9183-8. pmc 2992453 . pmid 21116455.