Cluster C: Avoidant and Obsessive Compulsive

Avoidant Personality Disorder The symptoms of avoidant personality disorder are similar to social phobia except that in the personality disorder the avoidance is present in all social situations. Social phobia symptoms are usually more specific such as speaking or eating in public. Attorneys need to be aware when communicating with individuals who have avoidant personality Read More...

Personality Disorders: Defining “Cluster C”

Cluster C is a subset of personality disorders that includes avoidant, dependent and obsessive compulsive personality disorders. These disorders are characterized by anxious and fearful thinking and behavior. The following is fictional example of how an individual with a cluster C personality disorder may require the services of a criminal attorney. Mary was the beloved Read More...

Cluster B: Borderline, Histrionic and Narcissistic

John from our case study is a fictional example of a client who has an antisocial personality disorder, demonstrating a pattern of disregard for the rights of others. He meets the criteria of having a conduct disorder with onset before age 15. An individual must also meet three of the following criteria to be diagnosed Read More...

Personality Disorders: Defining “Cluster B”

Cluster B personality traits are dramatic, emotional and attention seeking. They include: Antisocial Personality Disorder, Borderline Personality Disorder, Histrionic Personality Disorder and Narcissistic Personality Disorder. The following is an example of how an individual with a cluster B personality disorder may require the services of a criminal attorney. John is a 25 year old construction Read More...