Ep 39: Schizoid vs Avoidant Personality | What's the Difference?
Description
In this episode of The Personality Couch, we (licensed clinical psychologists Doc Bok and Doc Fish) compare and contrast avoidant and schizoid personalities. While schizoid and avoidant personality disorders have overlapping traits but distinct characteristics, personality psychologists have argued about it for decades. In this episode, we explore the definitions of each disorder and ongoing debates surrounding if these disorders are the same thing or not. We end by sharing our thoughts about whether schizoid personality and avoidant personality are the same or different, while giving a critical opinion about the DSM’s limiting definitions of both.
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Chapters
00:00 Intro & Schizoid and Avoidant Definitions
02:29 Historical Context of Avoidant Personality Disorder
04:31 Kretschmer's Theory & Anesthesia vs Hyperasthesia
08:17 The Argument for Splitting or Merging Disorders
10:51 Overlapping Symptoms of Avoidant and Schizoid
11:49 Differences in Schizoid and Avoidant Personalities
20:19 Our Opinions and Discussion
35:21 Summary & Conclusion
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