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Labyrinth. __Maybe I Am Crazy__. __Flickr__. 18 Jan. 2008 <[|http://www.flickr.com/photos/seseskiz/2170289528/>.]

-Characteristics commonly shown and uniquely collected in each of us.

-Three elements of personality that everyone shares:
 * Characteristic- For example, shyness is present in everyone to a certain extent.
 * Consistent- Characteristics that repeatedly occur in different situations. For example, very outgoing people are outgoing in different surroundings.
 * Unique- Everyone has their own unique personality that is made up of a collection of different characteristics(Abnormal Behavior).

Addictive Personality-
called psychological dependence and can lead to physiological addiction.

-Can't establish relationships with people. -Range from shy to show-offs. -Personality disorders can be divided among 3 different groups(Kasschau).
 * Personality Disorders**

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Paranoid Personality Disorder-
A person with a paranoid personality disorder has trust issues with people because they believe that others are exploiting them or being disloyal.

Schizoid Personality Disorder-
A person who rarely interacts with people, very shy, and does not do well in groups, but may do very well when performing a task alone.

Schizotypal Personality Disorder-
A person who rarely interacts with people, thinks they can do anything they put their mind to ( no matter how ridiculous of idea it may be), paranoid, and talk to themselves(Rethink).

**Anti-Social Disorder-**
Also known as a sociopath or psychopath. May be like someone who is irresponsible, immature, emotionally shallow, and selfish. treat people like they are objects. thrill seekers, intelligent, entertaining, and able to mimic emotions they don't feel. also have no guilt or anxiety. This is the most problematic disorder for society(Kasschau). Brianna_ownz. __Outsider__. 2005. __Flickr__. 20 Jan. 2008 <[|http://flickr.com/photos/69968441@N00/98538335/>.]

Borderline Personality Disorder-
A person who has difficulty keeping healthy relationships, has self image issues, and impulsive. Many psychologist believe that a large portion of people who have borderline personality disorder have suffered from physical or sexual abuse(Rethink). [|Borderline Personality Disorder Quiz]

Histrionic Personality Disorder-
A person who loves attention, gets bored with things quick, and needs to constantly be doing new and exciting things(Kopeikin).

Narcissistic Personality Disorder-
A person who is not fazed by criticism, self- centered, and enjoys a lot of attention(Rethink). 2007. __More4Kids__. 20 Jan. 2008 <http://images.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://www.more4kids.info/uploads/Image/self-confident-child

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Dependent Personality-
This is a person who allows other people to take more control and responsibility over their life than they do. A person with dependent personality disorder thinks very poorly about them self.

Avoidant Personality Disorder-
A person who fears being judged by others in a negative way, has self confidence issues, and feel very uncomfortable in social situations.

Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorder-
A person who has a hard time doing things any way but their own, a bit of a perfectionist, and doesn't show emotions very well (Rethink). [|To learn more about Obsessive-Compulsive disorder click here] =Places to get more Information on Personality Disorders:=

[|Do you have an addictive personality?]

[|Personality Disorder Test]

[|Psychology Today]

//Works Cited://
"Abnormal Behavior." __Revision-Notes.Co.U__. 16 Jan. 2008 <[|http://www.revision-notes.co.uk/revision/65.html>.]

Kasschau, Richard A. __Understanding Psychology__. New York: Glencoe, 1995. 1-556.

Kopeikin, Ph.d, Hal S. "Personality Disorders." UCSB. 15 Jan. 2008 <[|http://www.psych.ucsb.edu/~kopeikin/103lec7.htm>.]

"Rethink- Types of Personality Disorder." __Rethink__. 05 Apr. 2006. 16 Jan. 2008 [|http://www.rethink.org/about_mental_illness/mental_illnesses_and_disorders/personality_disordres/types_of.html]