Rethinking Personality Disorders
It’s hard to consider someone’s style of relating a “disorder” if plenty of people behave in a similar fashion and if, on top of that, the style “works” for them in many ways.
‘Personality Disorders’ at Psychology, Philosophy and Real Life, Page 2
The following articles are related to ‘Personality Disorders’ at Psychology, Philosophy and Real Life.
Are All Troublesome Personalities “Disordered?”
If a person in their very nature is really difficult to deal with, does it necessarily mean they have a personality disorder? If it doesn’t, what does it take for a troubling personality to be considered truly disordered?
Sensation Seekers: When Boredom Intolerance Becomes Pathological
How we handle boredeom and frustration says a great deal about the likelihood we’ll abuse alcohol or drugs, engage in risky behavors, or wind up being diagnosed with certain psychological disorders.
Psychopaths and Punishment
The brains of psychopaths may not process punishment in the same way as non-psychopaths’ brains, according to research which may shed light on why some seem unfazed by even our most stringent attempts to rein in or modify their behavior.
Do They Hear Themselves?
The brazen character of the type of narcissist I characterize as grandiose can leave people around them wondering: do they hear themselves? Are they even aware of how others perceive them?
The Narcissist’s Disdain
If you’re looking for insight into what makes narcissists tick, searching for some way of understanding their behavior, start with how they view themselves in relation to others.
A New Form of Gaslighting?
Thanks in part to its use in the media, there are some fairly widespread misconceptions about the term gaslighting. Here’s how gaslighting really works to make people doubt the accuracy and rationality of their own perceptions.