Abrasive personality disorder: Definition and diagnosis |
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Authors: | Stuart B Litvak PhD |
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Institution: | (1) Forensic Psychological Services, Central and One Thomas, 2828 N. Central Avenue, Suite 1150, 85004 Phoenix, Arizona |
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Abstract: | This article advances a proposal for a newly identified type of personality disorder. While, like some of the other major
personality disorders, the abrasive personality disorder (AbPD) shares some features with other Axis II disorders, it may
however be considered as possessing sufficient idiosyncratic features as to warrant a separate classification. There are few
documented discussions of this disorder within the historical confines of scientific psychology, however a good deal of attention
is being focused currently in the popular press, under the rubric of “difficult people,” “control freaks,” and the like. The
disorder is defined, its distinguishing characteristics delineated, with theoretical discussion provided. Some rudimentary
assessment approaches are noted, with a call for research in this virgin territory. |
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