Personality Disorders

Choose one of the personality disorders listed below.

You will find these discussed in the chapter on Personality Disorders in your text.

Send a private message to the instructor indicating which of the 9 topics you

have chosen.  See Instructor’s policy regarding writing on a topic that is

not an assigned topic.

The various personality disorders are interesting topics and we have not covered these in class.

This is your opportunity to learn about a personality disorder

Choose only one of the 9  options below. No other topics are acceptable.

Paranoid Personality Disorder

Schizoid Personality Disorder

Schizotypal Personality Disorder

Antisocial Personality Disorder

Borderline Personality Disorder

Histrionic Personality Disorder

Narcissistic Personality Disorder

Avoidant Personality Disorder

Dependent Personality Disorder

**You cannot limit yourself to the text for material.  Research is required (minimum of 4 peer-reviewed articles must be cited in the paper).

Write paper (minimum of 1500 words) on the chosen disorder describing the

following:

1. The behaviors associated with the disorder.
2.   The range of impairment/limitations/disability for this disorder
3.             The implications/problems of this disorder for society
4. Possible treatment options for the disorder

              See posting on explanation of “behaviors, impairment, and implications”.

(No penalty if you go over the word count as long as the material is pertinent and relevant)

            *** You must use subheadings for each of the 6 parts of the paper

Introduction

Behaviors associated with (the disorder you have chosen).

Range of Impairment

Implications for society

Treatment options

Conclusion

*** Include a minimum of 4 peer-reviewed sources.  You must provide information from each reference and it must be cited in the paper.

Format your paper consistent with APA guidelines.