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Group B: Emotional and Impulsive Behaviour
This personality disorder is distinguished by fluctuating emotions and behaviours, that results in poor and unstable
relationships, emotional instability, and sense of worthlessness. Prashant, for example, is a high school student. When
he receives bad grades, he becomes unhappy and clashes with his buddies. He also does not attempt to learn from his
mistakes. His parents and instructors have attempted to talk to him, but he feels furious, worthless, and as a result, yells
at them.
Following are different types of personality disorders developed in people showing emotional and impulsive behaviour:
• Antisocial personality disorder: It is characterised by a disdain for social rules and duties. They are irritable and
aggressive, and they behave rashly. They have a lack of shame and fail to learn from their mistakes. They may lie,
steal, abuse, and may develop an addiction to alcohol or narcotics.
• Borderline personality disorder: People with borderline personality disorder lack a sense of self-worth, resulting
in feelings of emptiness and anxieties of abandonment. A pattern of emotional instability, aggressive outbursts, and
impulsive behaviour exists. Suicidal ideation and self-harm are widespread in persons with this personality disorder.
They may struggle to cope with stressful situations.
• Histrionic personality disorder: People with histrionic personality disorder sometimes try to attract attention by
being too theatrical. They are highly sensitive to criticism or rejection and are readily swayed by others.
• Narcissistic personality disorder: Narcissistic personality disorder is characterised by the belief that one is more
important than others. They lack empathy for others and prefer to glorify their own accomplishments.
Group C: Anxious
This personality condition is characterised by emotions of worry, anxiety, or dread that can interfere with one's regular
activities. Adarsh, for example, is an old man. He remains at home with his family. He makes it a point to wash his hands
at least 20 times every day. Even after washing his hands, he believes they are dirty and continues to massage or wash
them. He does not communicate with his children, friends and does not engage in any family activities.
Following are different types of personality disorders developed in people showing anxious behaviour:
• Avoidant personality disorder: People with this disorder are socially incompetent, unappealing, or lacking, and
they are always afraid of being embarrassed, criticised, or rejected. They avoid social situations and frequently suffer
emotions of inadequacy, inferiority, or unattractiveness.
• Dependent personality disorder: People with this illness have a lack of self-confidence and a strong need to be
looked after. They require a great deal of assistance in making daily decisions and entrust crucial life decisions to the
hands of others. They are highly dependent on others for their emotional and physical needs and, as a result, hate
being alone.
• Obsessive-compulsive personality disorder: People with this illness are obsessive about following rules and
regulations. They are distinguished by an overbearing desire for orderliness, perfectionism, and attention to
detail. They are highly uncomfortable when they are unable to attain perfection. They may even overlook personal
connections in order to finish a project.
Task
Find information about how you can help someone with a personality disorder. Present these findings through
a PowerPoint presentation.
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