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Personality Disorders — Clusters, Causes, and Evidence-Based Treatments Explained | Chapter 11 of Essentials of Abnormal Psychology Personality disorders are enduring, maladaptive patterns of thinking, feeling, and behaving that emerge in adolescence or early adulthood and cause significant impairment. Chapter 11 of Essentials of Abnormal Psychology organizes these disorders into three DSM-5 clusters—A, B, and C—examines their prevalence and risk factors, and reviews effective treatment approaches. This guide will help you master these complex disorders and prepare for your exams. Watch the Chapter Summary Prefer audio-visual learning? Watch the full Chapter 11 summary below and subscribe to Last Minute Lecture for more chapter guides. Overview of Personality Disorders Personality disorders affect up to 10% of adults and often co-occur with other mental health conditions. The DSM-5’s categorical approach places them into three clusters based on shared traits, though a d...

Psychodynamic Therapies Overview — Chapter 3 Summary from Systems of Psychotherapy Chapter 3 of Systems of Psychotherapy: A Transtheoretical Analysis explores the rich landscape of psychodynamic therapies, which evolved from Freud’s classical psychoanalysis into a diverse set of approaches addressing human behavior, motivation, and relationships. This guide expands on our podcast summary of Chapter 3 , giving students, clinicians, and psychology enthusiasts a comprehensive look at Adlerian therapy, ego psychology, object relations, supportive therapy, brief psychodynamic therapy, and mentalization-based treatment. For a focused summary, watch the video above, and subscribe to Last Minute Lecture for in-depth chapter reviews and textbook breakdowns! From Psychoanalysis to Psychodynamic Therapies Psychodynamic therapies broaden the scope of traditional psychoanalysis by incorporating new theories and methods to address a wider range of psychological concerns. These thera...

Borderline Personality Disorder Explained — Chapter 13 Summary from Clinical Psychopharmacology for Therapists Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) is among the most emotionally intense and clinically challenging conditions in mental health practice. Chapter 13 of Clinical Psychopharmacology for Therapists offers a comprehensive overview of BPD, focusing on its core symptoms, neurobiological basis, and evidence-based treatment approaches. This chapter helps clinicians recognize the complexity of BPD and respond with skill, compassion, and science-backed strategies. Watch the full chapter summary above for an in-depth look at BPD from both a clinical and pharmacological lens. Don’t forget to subscribe to Last Minute Lecture for more breakdowns of essential psychology and psychopharmacology texts. Core Features and Diagnostic Criteria of BPD BPD is defined by a pattern of instability in mood, self-image, interpersonal relationships, and impulse control. Key features include:...