Abrasive personality disorder: Definition and diagnosis |
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Authors: | Stuart B. Litvak Ph.D. |
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Affiliation: | (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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