Coun 646 Research Paper
Effects of Vulnerability Factors on Paranoid Personality Disorder
Felicia Flemming-Brown
COUN 646: Psychopathology and Counseling
Liberty University
Abstract
Paranoid Personality Disorder (PPD) is one of the most commonly diagnosed personality disorders with debilitating implications for individuals diagnosed; yet there is limited research regarding the etiology and genetic and environmental vulnerability factors available. The paper will provide a brief synopsis of PPD as well as evaluating the effects of genetics and environmental factors. Differential diagnosis of related disorders and efficacious treatment planning will be reviewed. The author will provide her personal Christian worldview perspective and considerations for further research will be offered. The paper will close with final remarks from the writer.
Keywords: personality, paranoid personality disorder, diagnosis, vulnerability factors
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Abstract 2
Introduction 4
An Overview of Paranoid Personality Disorder 5
Etiology 7 Environmental Factors 7 Genetic Factors 9
Differential Diagnosis 11 Schizoid Personality Disorder 12 Schizotypal Personality Disorder 13
Treatment Planning 14
Christian Worldview 15
Future Research 16
Conclusion 17
References 18
Effects of Vulnerability Factors on Paranoid Personality Disorder
Introduction
Imagine the number of different individuals encountered in one’s lifetime; thenceforth, consider the heterogeneous personality traits of each. Some individuals may be recalled because of an out-going, vibrant, laid-back, happy go lucky personality style and another may be notably remembered because of exhibiting awkward temperaments and unusual dispositions of paranoia and obsessive suspiciousness.
For instance, examine the case of a wife that constantly checks her husband’s cell phone, questions him about his whereabouts, and calls him at work to make sure he is actually there. For the outsider(s) looking inward,
Felicia Flemming-Brown
COUN 646: Psychopathology and Counseling
Liberty University
Abstract
Paranoid Personality Disorder (PPD) is one of the most commonly diagnosed personality disorders with debilitating implications for individuals diagnosed; yet there is limited research regarding the etiology and genetic and environmental vulnerability factors available. The paper will provide a brief synopsis of PPD as well as evaluating the effects of genetics and environmental factors. Differential diagnosis of related disorders and efficacious treatment planning will be reviewed. The author will provide her personal Christian worldview perspective and considerations for further research will be offered. The paper will close with final remarks from the writer.
Keywords: personality, paranoid personality disorder, diagnosis, vulnerability factors
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Abstract 2
Introduction 4
An Overview of Paranoid Personality Disorder 5
Etiology 7 Environmental Factors 7 Genetic Factors 9
Differential Diagnosis 11 Schizoid Personality Disorder 12 Schizotypal Personality Disorder 13
Treatment Planning 14
Christian Worldview 15
Future Research 16
Conclusion 17
References 18
Effects of Vulnerability Factors on Paranoid Personality Disorder
Introduction
Imagine the number of different individuals encountered in one’s lifetime; thenceforth, consider the heterogeneous personality traits of each. Some individuals may be recalled because of an out-going, vibrant, laid-back, happy go lucky personality style and another may be notably remembered because of exhibiting awkward temperaments and unusual dispositions of paranoia and obsessive suspiciousness.
For instance, examine the case of a wife that constantly checks her husband’s cell phone, questions him about his whereabouts, and calls him at work to make sure he is actually there. For the outsider(s) looking inward,
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