Personality Disorders — Clusters, Causes, and Evidence-Based Treatments Explained | Chapter 11 of Essentials of Abnormal Psychology
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...