Personality disorder classification
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Classification
List of personality disorders defined in the DSM
The DSM-IV lists ten personality disorders, grouped into three clusters. The DSM also contains a category for behavioral patterns that do not match these ten disorders, but nevertheless exhibit characteristics of a personality disorder. This category is labeled Personality Disorder NOS (Not Otherwise Specified).
Cluster A (odd or eccentric disorders)
Cluster B (dramatic, emotional, or erratic disorders)
Cluster C (anxious or fearful disorders)
- Avoidant personality disorder
- Dependent personality disorder (not the same as Dysthymia)
- Obsessive-compulsive personality disorder (not the same as Obsessive-compulsive disorder)