Chapter 16 key terms

M.Harlin

Antisocial personality disorder- characterized by pervasive pattern of disregard for and violation of the rights of others and with the central characteristics of deceit and manipulation. Avoidant personality disorder- characterized by pervasive pattern of social discomfort and reticence, low self-esteem, and hypersensitivity to negative evaluation. Borderline personality disorder- pervasive and enduring pattern of unstable interpersonal relationships, self-image, and affect; marked impulsivity; frequent self-mutilation behavior. Character- consists of concepts about self and the external world. Cognitive restructuring- behavioral therapy technique used to identify and replace irrational automatic thoughts that trigger anxiety. Confrontation- technique designed to highlight the incongruence between a persons verbalizations and actual behavior; used to manage manipulative or deceptive behavior. Decatastrophizing- a technique involves learning to assess situations realistically rather than always assuming a catastrophe will happen. Dependent personality disorder- characterized by pervasive and excessive need to be taken care of, which lead to submissive and clinging behavior and fears separation. Depressive personality disorder- characterized by pervasive pattern of depressive cognitions and behaviors in various contexts. Dysphoric- mood that involves unhappiness, restlessness, and malaise. Histrionic personality disorder- characterized by pervasive pattern of excessive emotionality and attention seeking. Limit setting- an effective technique that involves three steps: stating the behavioral limit, identifying the consequences if the limits is exceeded, and identifying the expected desired behavior. Narcissistic personality disorder- characterized by pervasive pattern of grandiosity, need for admiration, and lack of empathy. No-self-harm contract- a clients promise to not engage in self-harm and to report to the nurse when he/she is losing control. Obsessive-compulsive disorder- characterized by pervasive pattern of preoccupation with perfectionism, mental and interpersonal control, and orderliness at the expense of flexibility, openness, and efficiency. Paranoid personality disorder- characterized by pervasive mistrust and suspiciousness of others.

Passive-aggressive personality disorder- characterized by negative attitude and a pervasive pattern of passive resistance to demands for adequate social and occupational performance. Personality- an ingrained, enduring pattern of behaving and relating to self, others, and environment; includes perceptions, attitudes, and emotions. Personality disorder- diagnosed when personality traits become inflexible and maladaptive and significantly interfere with how a person functions in society or cause the person emotional distress. Positive self-talk- a cognitive-behavioral technique in which the client changes thinking about the self from negative to positive. Schizoid personality disorder- characterized by pervasive pattern of detachment from social relationships and a restricted range of emotional expression in interpersonal settings. Schizotypal personality disorder- characterized by pervasive pattern of social and interpersonal deficits marked by acute discomfort with and reduced capacity for close relationship as well as by cognitive or perceptual distortions and behavioral eccentricities. Temperament- refers to the biologic process of sensation, association, and motivation that underlie the integration of skills and habits based on emotions. Thought stopping- a cognitive-behavioral technique to alter the process of negative or self-critical thought patterns. Time-out- retreat to neutral place to give the opportunity to regain self control.