Disorders of Cluster A:

(Odd or Eccentric Behavior)

Names of Disorders:

1. Schizoid Personality Disorder

2. Paranoid Personality Disorder

3. Schizotypal Personality Disorder

Schizoid Personality Disorder

(Cluster A)

Characteristics:

1. Restricted range of emotional expression

2. Detached social relationships

3. Somber

4. Aloof

5. Loners

Paranoid Personality Disorder

(Cluster A)

Characteristics:

1. Distrustful & suspicious of others

2. Unjustified Anger

3. Aggressive outbursts for no reason

4. Perceive others as disloyal & deceitful

5. Emotionally "cold"

6. Excessively serious

Schizotypal Personality Disorder

(Cluster A)

Characteristics:

1. Need for isolation

2. Odd paranoid beliefs

3. Inappropriate social reactions or no reaction at all

4. Talks to self

Disorders of Cluster B:

(Dramatic, Emotional,  or Erratic Behavior)

Names of Disorders:

1. Antisocial Personality Disorder

2. Borderline Personality Disorder

3. Narcissistic Personality Disorder

4. Histrionic Personality Disorder

Antisocial Personality Disorder

(Cluster B)

Characteristics:

1. Lack of empathy (No conscience)

2. Difficulty controlling impulses

3. Manipulative Behavior

* A.K.A - Psychopathy and\or Sociopathy

Borderline Personality Disorder

(Cluster B)

Characteristics:

1. Difficulty regulating emotions

(Emotional Instability)

2. Dramatic & abrupt shifts in mood

3. Impulsive

4. Poor self image

5. Crazy interpersonal relationships

6. Extremely sensitive to rejection

(Fear of Abandonment, Avoid being Alone, & Suicidal)

Narcissistic Personality Disorder

(Cluster B)

Characteristics:

1. Grandiosity

(Varies in Severity)

2. Need for admiration

3. Lack of empathy

4. Extremely self absorbed

5. Egocentric behavior

Histrionic Personality Disorder

(Cluster B)

Characteristics:

1. Pervasive behavioral pattern

2. Excessive emotionality yet seem shallow

3. Extremely theatrical

4. Seeks attention in unusual ways

(Needs to be Center of Attention)

5. Bizarre appearance or speech

Disorders of Cluster C:

(Anxious or Fearful Behavior)

Names of Disorders:

1. Avoidant Personality Disorder

2. Dependent Personality Disorder

3. Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

Avoidant Personality Disorder

(Cluster C)

Characteristics:

1. Hypersensitive to rejection

2. High level of social discomfort

3. Unwilling to take social risks

4. Avoids activities

5. Fear of criticism

Dependent Personality Disorder

(Cluster C)

Characteristics:

1. Submissive behavior

2. Relies on others to make decisions

3. Requires excessive reassurance & advice (Needy)

4. Extremely sensitive to criticism (cry easily)

Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)

(Cluster C)

Characteristics:

1. Extreme focus on order & perfection

2. Lack flexibility

3. Workaholics

4. Prefer working alone (control factor)

5. Afraid work done by others is imperfect