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'''Paranoid personality disorder''' describes a [[personality disorder]] primarily characterized by [[paranoia|paranoid]] features. It is described by an exaggeration of sensitivity to rejection, resentfulness, and distrust, as well as the inclination to distort experienced events. <ref name=dsmivtr>American Psychiatric Association. (2000). ''Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders''. American Psychiatric Press: Washington DC</ref> Neutral and friendly actions of others are often misinterpreted as being hostile or contemptuous. Unfounded suspicions regarding the sexual loyalty of partners and loyalty in general as well as the belief that one’s rights are not being recognized is stubbornly and argumentatively insisted upon. Such individuals can possess an excessive self-assurance and a tendency toward an exaggerated self-reference. Pathological jealousy, instinctive aggressive counter-attack, the need to control others, and the gathering of trivial or circumstantial "evidence" to support their jealous beliefs also features. The use of the term ''paranoia'' in this context is not meant to refer to the presence of frank [[delusion]]s or [[psychosis]], but implies the presence of ongoing, unbased suspiciousness and distrust of people. | '''Paranoid personality disorder''' describes a [[personality disorder]] primarily characterized by [[paranoia|paranoid]] features. It is described by an exaggeration of sensitivity to rejection, resentfulness, and distrust, as well as the inclination to distort experienced events. <ref name=dsmivtr>American Psychiatric Association. (2000). ''Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders''. American Psychiatric Press: Washington DC</ref> Neutral and friendly actions of others are often misinterpreted as being hostile or contemptuous. Unfounded suspicions regarding the sexual loyalty of partners and loyalty in general as well as the belief that one’s rights are not being recognized is stubbornly and argumentatively insisted upon. Such individuals can possess an excessive self-assurance and a tendency toward an exaggerated self-reference. Pathological jealousy, instinctive aggressive counter-attack, the need to control others, and the gathering of trivial or circumstantial "evidence" to support their jealous beliefs also features. The use of the term ''paranoia'' in this context is not meant to refer to the presence of frank [[delusion]]s or [[psychosis]], but implies the presence of ongoing, unbased suspiciousness and distrust of people. | ||
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Revision as of 07:45, 6 December 2007
Paranoid personality disorder describes a personality disorder primarily characterized by paranoid features. It is described by an exaggeration of sensitivity to rejection, resentfulness, and distrust, as well as the inclination to distort experienced events. [1] Neutral and friendly actions of others are often misinterpreted as being hostile or contemptuous. Unfounded suspicions regarding the sexual loyalty of partners and loyalty in general as well as the belief that one’s rights are not being recognized is stubbornly and argumentatively insisted upon. Such individuals can possess an excessive self-assurance and a tendency toward an exaggerated self-reference. Pathological jealousy, instinctive aggressive counter-attack, the need to control others, and the gathering of trivial or circumstantial "evidence" to support their jealous beliefs also features. The use of the term paranoia in this context is not meant to refer to the presence of frank delusions or psychosis, but implies the presence of ongoing, unbased suspiciousness and distrust of people.
Diagnostic criteria
Note: The American Psychiatric Association, which publishes the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, forbids the unauthorized reproduction of their diagnostic criteria. A narrative of the DSM-IV-TR criteria follows.
References
- ↑ American Psychiatric Association. (2000). Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders. American Psychiatric Press: Washington DC