Discussion:
Personality Disorders, Current Controversies
What is the difference between observed patterns of personality and a personality disorder? Although some patterns of behavior may contribute
to an individual’s personality, not all personality patterns may be disorders.
For example, if a person is described as cold, cerebral, and rigid, these are
patterns that might affect his or her personality, but may not lead to a
diagnosed disorder. As defined in the DSM, “A personality disorder is an
enduring pattern of inner experience and behavior that deviates markedly from
the expectations of one’s culture, is pervasive and inflexible, has an onset in
adolescence or early adulthood, is stable over time, and leads to distress or
impairment” (APA, 2013, p. 645).
Specifically, personality disorders, such as antisocial
personality disorders and borderline personality disorders, present pervasive,
maladaptive pattern of inner experience and behavior that violate social norms
such as trust, honesty, and personal value.
For this Discussion, consider current controversies in the
diagnosis of personality disorders, with specific attention to borderline
personality disorders and antisocial personality disorders. Additionally, think
about how culture and gender influences the diagnosis of personality disorders.
With these thoughts in mind:
By Day 4
Post by Day 4 a brief explanation of how culture and
gender may influence diagnoses of clients with personality disorders. Then,
explain one controversy associated with the diagnosis of women with borderline
personality disorder and one controversy associated with the diagnosis of
antisocial personality disorder in men.
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