Associations Between Personality (Dys)Function and General Behavioral Dysregulation

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Whitney R. Ringwald ◽  
Michael Hallquist ◽  
Alexandre Dombrovski ◽  
Aidan G.C. Wright
Keyword(s):  
Dynamic Environment ◽  
Personality Pathology ◽  
General Factor ◽  
Assessment Protocol ◽  
Personality Functioning ◽  
Two Samples ◽  
Human Functioning ◽  
Control Stability ◽  
Generalized Processes ◽  
Insight Into

Maintaining psychological equilibrium within a dynamic environment is thought to be the core of human functioning. Systems-based theories of personality hypothesize that generalized processes control stability by regulating how strongly a person reacts to various situations. Research shows there are higher-order traits of general personality function (Stability) and dysfunction (general personality pathology; GPP), but whether or not they capture individual differences in reactivity is largely theoretical. We tested this hypothesis by examining how general personality functioning manifests in everyday life in two samples (Ns=205; 342 participants and 24,920; 17,761 observations) that completed an ambulatory assessment protocol. Consistent with systems-based theories, we found (1) there is a general factor reflecting reactivity across major domains of functioning, and (2) reactivity is strongly associated with Stability and GPP. Results provide insight into how people fundamentally adapt (or not) to their environments, and lays the foundation for more practical, empirical models of human functioning.

Antagonism-related PDs Insight & Impairment 11.13.18

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chelsea Sleep ◽  
Josh Miller ◽  
Donald Lynam ◽  
William Keith Campbell
Keyword(s):  
Personality Disorder ◽  
Clinical Symptoms ◽  
Empirical Work ◽  
Clinical Theory ◽  
Reasonable Degree ◽  
Two Samples ◽  
Insight Into ◽  
Related Personality

Clinical theory is skeptical of individuals’ ability to recognize the presence, severity, and impact of clinical symptoms and pathological traits (Oltmanns & Powers, 2012); however, empirical work has found moderate self-other convergence for reports of pathological traits and for Antagonism-related personality disorder (PD) constructs (i.e., psychopathy, narcissism, and Machiavellianism), which are characterized by low insight. Nevertheless, empirical examinations of insight into perceptions of impairment is scant. Thus, the present study sought to examine individuals’ insight regarding pathological traits and related impairment in two samples. In Sample 1, more psychopathic, narcissistic, and Machiavellian individuals reported higher levels of pathological traits and were aware of related impairment. In Sample 2, individuals reported higher levels of pathological traits and, albeit to a lesser degree, more Antagonism-related impairment. Thus, more psychopathic, narcissistic, and Machiavellian individuals possess a reasonable degree of insight into their trait levels and associated impairment.

Comparing Hierarchical Models of Personality Pathology

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Whitney R. Ringwald ◽  
Aidan G.C. Wright ◽  
Joseph E. Beeney ◽  
Paul A. Pilkonis
Keyword(s):  
Hierarchical Models ◽  
Empirical Work ◽  
Hierarchical Classification ◽  
Personality Pathology ◽  
General Factor ◽  
Factor Analyses ◽  
Conceptual Structures ◽  
Individual Personality ◽  
Exploratory Factor Analyses ◽  
Specific Factors

Two dimensional, hierarchical classification models of personality pathology have emerged as alternatives to traditional categorical systems: multi-tiered models with increasing numbers of factors and models that distinguish between a general factor of severity and specific factors reflecting style. Using a large sample (N=840) with a range of psychopathology, we conducted exploratory factor analyses of individual personality disorder criteria to evaluate the validity of these conceptual structures. We estimated an oblique, “unfolding” hierarchy and a bifactor model, then examined correlations between these and multi-method functioning measures to enrich interpretation. Four-factor solutions for each model, reflecting rotations of each other, fit well and equivalently. The resulting structures are consistent with previous empirical work and provide support for each theoretical model.

scholarly journals Three Dimensional Approaches to Personality Disorders: a Review on Personality Functioning, Personality Structure, and Personality Organization

2021 ◽  
Vol 23 (7) ◽  
Author(s):  
Susanne Hörz-Sagstetter ◽  
Ludwig Ohse ◽  
Leonie Kampe
Keyword(s):  
Personality Disorders ◽  
Empirical Studies ◽  
Three Dimensional ◽  
Personality Pathology ◽  
Personality Structure ◽  
Assessment Instruments ◽  
Personality Organization ◽  
Personality Functioning ◽  
Clinical Observations ◽  
Categorical Classification

Abstract Purpose of Review The concept of personality functioning (Alternative DSM-5 Model of Personality Disorders) has led to increased interest in dimensional personality disorder diagnosis. While differing markedly from the current categorical classification, it is closely related to the psychodynamic concepts of personality structure and personality organization. In this review, the three dimensional approaches, their underlying models, and common instruments are introduced, and empirical studies on similarities and differences between the concepts and the categorical classification are summarized. Additionally, a case example illustrates the clinical application. Recent Findings Numerous studies demonstrate the broad empirical basis, validated assessment instruments and clinical usefulness of the dimensional concepts. Their advantages compared to the categorical approach, but also the respective differences, have been demonstrated empirically, in line with clinical observations. Summary Evidence supports the three dimensional concepts, which share conceptual overlap, but also entail unique aspects of personality pathology, respectively.

Insight Regarding the Presence of Antagonism-Related Traits and Their Subsequent Impairment in Relation to Psychopathy, Narcissism, and Machiavellianism

2019 ◽  
pp. 1-16 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chelsea E. Sleep ◽  
Donald R. Lynam ◽  
W. Keith Campbell ◽  
Joshua D. Miller
Keyword(s):  
Personality Disorder ◽  
Clinical Symptoms ◽  
Empirical Work ◽  
Clinical Theory ◽  
Reasonable Degree ◽  
Two Samples ◽  
Insight Into ◽  
Related Personality

Clinical theory is skeptical of individuals’ ability to recognize the presence, severity, and impact of clinical symptoms and pathological traits (Oltmanns & Powers, 2012); however, empirical work has found moderate self–other convergence for reports of pathological traits and for Antagonism-related personality disorder (PD) constructs (i.e., psychopathy, narcissism, and Machiavellianism), which are characterized by low insight. Nevertheless, empirical examinations of insight into perceptions of impairment are scant. Thus, the present study sought to examine individuals’ insight regarding pathological traits and related impairment in two samples. In Sample 1, more psychopathic, narcissistic, and Machiavellian individuals reported higher levels of pathological traits and were aware of related impairment. In Sample 2, individuals reported higher levels of pathological traits and, albeit to a lesser degree, more Antagonism-related impairment. Thus, more psychopathic, narcissistic, and Machiavellian individuals possess a reasonable degree of insight into their trait levels and associated impairment.

Personality Across the Lifespan

2020 ◽  
Vol 36 (1) ◽  
pp. 162-173 ◽  
Author(s):  
Naemi D. Brandt ◽  
Michael Becker ◽  
Julia Tetzner ◽  
Martin Brunner ◽  
Poldi Kuhl ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Personality Traits ◽  
Big Five ◽  
Early Adulthood ◽  
Age Groups ◽  
Big Five Personality Traits ◽  
Late Childhood ◽  
General Factor ◽  
Big Five Personality ◽  
Reliable Assessment ◽  
Two Samples

Abstract. Personality is a relevant predictor for important life outcomes across the entire lifespan. Although previous studies have suggested the comparability of the measurement of the Big Five personality traits across adulthood, the generalizability to childhood is largely unknown. The present study investigated the structure of the Big Five personality traits assessed with the Big Five Inventory-SOEP Version (BFI-S; SOEP = Socio-Economic Panel) across a broad age range spanning 11–84 years. We used two samples of N = 1,090 children (52% female, Mage = 11.87) and N = 18,789 adults (53% female, Mage = 51.09), estimating a multigroup CFA analysis across four age groups (late childhood: 11–14 years; early adulthood: 17–30 years; middle adulthood: 31–60 years; late adulthood: 61–84 years). Our results indicated the comparability of the personality trait metric in terms of general factor structure, loading patterns, and the majority of intercepts across all age groups. Therefore, the findings suggest both a reliable assessment of the Big Five personality traits with the BFI-S even in late childhood and a vastly comparable metric across age groups.

Insight regarding the presence of antagonism-related traits and their subsequent impairment in relation to psychopathy, narcissism, and Machiavellianism

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Chelsea Sleep ◽  
Josh Miller ◽  
Donald Lynam ◽  
William Keith Campbell
Keyword(s):  
Personality Disorder ◽  
Clinical Symptoms ◽  
Empirical Work ◽  
Clinical Theory ◽  
Reasonable Degree ◽  
Two Samples ◽  
Insight Into ◽  
Related Personality

Clinical theory is critical of the notion that individuals can acknowledge the presence, severity, and impact of clinical symptoms and pathological traits (Oltmanns & Powers, 2012); however, empirical work has found moderate self-other convergence for reports of pathological traits and for antagonism-related personality disorder (PD) constructs (i.e., psychopathy, narcissism, and Machiavellianism), which are characterized by low insight. Nevertheless, empirical examinations of insight into perceptions of impairment is scant. Thus, the present study sought to examine individuals’ insight regarding pathological traits and related impairment in two samples. In Sample 1, more psychopathic, narcissistic, and Machiavellian individuals reported higher actual levels of pathological traits and were aware of related impairment. In Sample 2, individuals reported higher actual levels of pathological traits and, albeit to a lesser degree, more Antagonism-related impairment. Thus, more psychopathic, narcissistic, and Machiavellian individuals possess a reasonable degree of insight into their actual trait levels and associated impairment.

A Brief Insight into Nanorobotics

2017 ◽  
pp. 421-470
Author(s):  
Sanchita Paul
Keyword(s):  
Blood Clot ◽  
Dynamic Environment ◽  
Movement Control ◽  
Work Environments ◽  
Movement Trajectory ◽  
Dynamic Work ◽  
Non Invasive ◽  
Invasive Method ◽  
And Behavior ◽  
Insight Into

The construction of a practical nanorobot is a definite futuristic reality. However development of a Nanorobot is associated with a multitude of challenges and limitations related mainly to its control and behavior aspects in different dynamic work environments. In this chapter a novel Nanorobot movement control algorithms in dynamic environment has being introduced. To avoid obstacles during movement trajectory, swarm intelligence based approach and for sensing, path planning, obstacle avoidance and target detection of nano-robot Quorum and RFID based approach has been utilized. Major proportion of work has been done on Microsoft Robotics Developer Studio 2008 (MSRD, 2008) along with two kinds of programming environment VPL and SPL. The chapter also includes a description of how nanorobotics technology has been applied in medical field. In this context, a non invasive method to treat a brain blood clot using nanorobots has being explained. Various other aspects of application of nanorobots has also been briefly mentioned.

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