Little bit behind due to finals ( yech) and work at Malibu ( YEAH!)
Will cathc up on these silly tests
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From: Joya Beebe <joyab_at_fox.com>
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Sent: Wednesday, May 14, 2003 10:13 AM
Subject: [OliveStarlightOrchestra] personality disorder test
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> > http://www.4degreez.com/misc/personality_disorder_test.mv
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> Hey, only moderately Obsessive-Compulsive! Why'd I spend all that money
on meds? But that's 'cause they asked the wrong questions. Anyone who's
seen my house knows I'm not overly concerned with order - unless you're
talking about list-making! But contamination on the other hand ... (Also, I
think I had to skew my answers a bit to keep from seeming completely
paranoid - work social relationships nowadays are so much different from my
normal friend/family interactions! I focused on how I normally am, not how
I've been at work ... ) (And I dunno about schizotypal ... I mean, I
truthfully had to answer that people sometimes think I'm eccentric, and
sometimes have trouble following my train of thought. But I (modesty aside)
think that's that my brain is moving more freely. I mean, they understand
the train once I explain it ...)
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> Disorder Rating Information
> Paranoid: Low
> Schizoid: Low
> Schizotypal: Moderate
> Antisocial: Moderate
> Borderline: Low
> Histrionic: High
> Narcissistic: Moderate
> Avoidant: High
> Dependent: Moderate
> Obsessive-Compulsive: Moderate
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> Paranoid
> 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.
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> Schizoid
> 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."
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> Schizotypal
> 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.
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> Antisocial
> 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.
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> Borderline
> 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.
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> Histrionic
> 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.
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> Narcissistic
> 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.
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> Avoidant
> 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.
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> Dependent
> 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.
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> Obsessive-Compulsive
> 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.
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Received on 2003-05-14 23:23:20