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Cluster B: Emotional
& Impulsive
Antisocial Borderline Histrionic Narcissistic
Ð ÐAntisocial personality disorder: A person with an antisocial personality disorder behaves in a way that shows
disregard for the rights or needs of others. Common traits include being deceitful, manipulative, and aggressive.
Symptoms of antisocial disorder may include:
Disregard for others’ needs or feelings
Consistently lying, stealing, using aliases, and deceiving others
Recurring problems with the law
Repeated violation of the rights of others
Disregard for the safety of oneself or others
Impulsive behaviour
Consistently irresponsible
Lack of remorse for one’s actions
Ð ÐBorderline personality disorder: A person with borderline personality disorder may experience intense emotions,
have a poor self-image, and display impulsive behaviors. A lack of stability in relationships is the main characteristic
of this condition.
Some symptoms of borderline disorder are:
Unstable or fragile self-image
Unstable relationships
Up and down moods, often as a reaction to interpersonal stress
Suicidal behaviour or threats of self-injury
Intense fear of being alone or abandoned
Ongoing feelings of emptiness
Frequent, intense displays of anger
Stress-related paranoia that comes and goes
Ð ÐHistrionic personality disorder: It involves extreme emotionality and attention-seeking behavior. A person with
this disorder may appear lively, enthusiastic, and charming. They may act in a way that is considered inappropriate
within their cultural context or more specific contexts, such as at work.
Some symptoms of histrionic disorder are:
Constantly seeking attention
Speaks dramatically with strong opinions but few facts or details to back them up
Easily influenced by others
Shallow, rapidly changing emotions
Excessive concern with physical appearance
Thinks his or her relationships with others are closer than they are
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