2298 Mental Illness online test

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Jun. 22, 2004

 

 

Paranoid: Very High
Paranoid personality disorder is characterized by a distrust of
others and a constant suspicion that people around you have sinister
motives. People with this disorder tend to have excessive trust in
their own knowledge and abilities and usually avoid close
relationships with others. They search for hidden meanings in
everything and read hostile intentions into the actions of others.
They are quick to challenge the loyalties of friends and loved ones
and often appear cold and distant to others. They usually shift blame
to others and tend to carry long grudges.


Schizoid: Moderate
People with schizoid personality disorder avoid relationships and do
not show much emotion. They genuinely prefer to be alone and do not
secretly wish for popularity. They tend to seek jobs that require
little social contact. Their social skills are often weak and they do
not show a need for attention or acceptance. They are perceived as
humorless and distant and often are termed "loners."

Schizotypal: Moderate
Many believe that schizotypal personality disorder represents mild
schizophrenia. The disorder is characterized by odd forms of thinking
and perceiving, and individuals with this disorder often seek
isolation from others. They sometimes believe to have extra sensory
ability or that unrelated events relate to them in some important
way. They generally engage in eccentric behavior and have difficulty
concentrating for long periods of time. Their speech is often over
elaborate and difficult to follow.


Antisocial: Moderate
A common misconception is that antisocial personality disorder refers
to people who have poor social skills. The opposite is often the
case. Instead, antisocial personality disorder is characterized by a
lack of conscience. People with this disorder are prone to criminal
behavior, believing that their victims are weak and deserving of
being taken advantage of. They tend to lie and steal. Often, they are
careless with money and take action without thinking about
consequences. They are often agressive and are much more concerned
with their own needs than the needs of others.


Borderline: Moderate
Borderline personality disorder is characterized by mood instability
and poor self-image. People with this disorder are prone to constant
mood swings and bouts of anger. Often, they will take their anger out
on themselves, causing themselves injury. Suicidal threats and
actions are not uncommon. They think in very black and white terms
and often form intense, conflict-ridden relationships. They are quick
to anger when their expectations are not met.

Histrionic: Very High
People with histrionic personality disorder are constant attention
seekers. They need to be the center of attention all the time, often
interrupting others in order to dominate the conversation. They use
grandiose language to discribe everyday events and seek constant
praise. They may dress provacatively or exaggerate illnesses in order
to gain attention. They also tend to exaggerate friendships and
relationships, believing that everyone loves them. They are often
manipulative.


Narcissistic: High
Narcissistic personality disorder is characterized by self-
centeredness. Like histrionic disorder, people with this disorder
seek attention and praise. They exaggerate their achievements,
expecting others to recongize them as being superior. They tend to be
choosy about picking friends, since they believe that not just anyone
is worthy of being their friend. They tend to make good first
impressions, yet have difficulty maintaining long-lasting
relationships. They are generally uninterested in the feelings of
others and may take advantage of them.

Avoidant: Very High
Avoidant personality disorder is characterized by extreme social
anxiety. People with this disorder often feel inadequate, avoid
social situations, and seek out jobs with little contact with others.
They are fearful of being rejected and worry about embarassing
themselves in front of others. They exaggerate the potential
difficulties of new situations to rationalize avoiding them. Often,
they will create fantasy worlds to substitute for the real one.
Unlike schizoid personality disorder, avoidant people yearn for
social relations yet feel they are unable to obtain them. They are
frequently depressed and have low self-confidence.

Dependent: Moderate
Dependent personality disorder is characterized by a need to be taken
care of. People with this disorder tend to cling to people and fear
losing them. They may become suicidal when a break-up is imminent.
They tend to let others make important decisions for them and often
jump from relationship to relationship. They often remain in abusive
relationships. They are overly sensitive to disapproval. They often
feel helpless and depressed

Obsessive-Compulsive: High
Obsessive-Compulsive personality disorder is similar to obsessive-
compulsive anxiety disorder. People with this disorder are overly
focused on orderliness and perfection. Their need to do
everything "right" often interferes with their productivity. They
tend to get caught up in the details and miss the bigger picture.
They set unreasonably high standards for themselves and others, and
tend to be very critical of others when they do not live up to these
high standards. They avoid working in teams, believing others to be
too careless or incompetent. They avoid making decisions because they
fear making mistakes and are rarely generous with their time or
money. They often have difficulty expressing emotion.