Lecture 05: Introduction to Personality Disorders
Section outline
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Learning Objectives
By the end of this lecture, students will be able to:
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Define personality and personality disorders and explain the characteristics that distinguish normal personality traits from maladaptive patterns.
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Describe the main components of personality, particularly the roles of temperament and character in personality development.
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Identify the three DSM-5 clusters of personality disorders and summarize the main features of each category.
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Explain the biopsychosocial factors involved in the etiology of personality disorders, including genetic and environmental influences.
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Recognize the main therapeutic approaches used in the treatment of personality disorders, with particular attention to psychotherapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT).
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