Ep 41: The Schizophrenic Personality | Understanding Schizotypal & Schizotypy
Description
In this episode of The Personality Couch, we (licensed clinical psychologists Doc Bok and Doc Fish) explore the origins and nuances of schizotypal personality disorder, its genetic links to schizophrenia, and the clinical observations that define it. We discuss the evolution of the term 'schizotypal' in the DSM, the implications of schizotypy, and how environmental factors and social learning influence its development. We also uncover observable traits of schizotypal individuals, their social interactions, and self-concept, providing a comprehensive overview of this intriguing personality disorder that is not quite psychotic, but close.
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Chapters
00:00 Intro & History of Schizotypal Personality
01:34 Genetic Research on Schizotypal
05:17 Clinical Research on Schizotypal
08:47 Schizotypal in the DSM
09:29 Schizotypy and Borderline Personality Organization
12:17 Schizotypy Defined
14:32 Schizotaxia Defined
17:39 Schizotypic Endophenotypes Explained
19:57 When Schizotypy Manifests
21:28 Observable Traits of Schizotypal Personality Disorder
30:44 Summary and Conclusion
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