Schizotypal Personality (Noun)
Meaning
Characterized by symptoms similar to but less severe than schizophrenia.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- People with schizotypal personality disorder often have difficulty maintaining close relationships due to their odd behavior and perceptions.
- Schizotypal personality is characterized by symptoms similar to but less severe than schizophrenia, such as unusual perceptual experiences and eccentric behavior.
- Researchers have found that individuals with schizotypal personality are more likely to have a family history of schizophrenia.
- A person with schizotypal personality may exhibit odd thinking patterns, such as believing in superstitions or having an excessive interest in paranormal phenomena.
- Schizotypal personality disorder is often associated with social isolation and difficulty adapting to changing social situations.