WAPLT
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WAPLT? Assertive, Denigrating, Sadistic: The ADS Spectrum
In contrast with the AAM spectrum, this variant of pleasure-pain reversal is paradoxical and discordant, as it views pain (such as stress, fear, and cruelty) as the preferred way of actively relating to others, rather than pleasure. The intrapsychically conflicted personality spectra include the RCC compulsive, DRN negativistic, ADS sadistic, and AAM masochistic personalities. These… Continue reading
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WAPLT? Abused, Aggrieved, Masochistic: The AAM Spectrum
This post explores the abused, aggrieved, and masochistic (AAM) personality spectrum, characterized by a reversal of the pleasure-pain polarity that leads to a preference for pain in intimate relationships. Self-defeating behaviors are pervasive and can be observed across different areas of life such as school, work, and social relationships. Self-defeating individuals tend to avoid or… Continue reading
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WAPLT? Reliable, Constricted, Compulsive: The RCC Spectrum
In developed nations, people who demonstrate a mild variant of Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorder are more common than any other personality style. Unlike those with the disordered state, these individuals lead a well-disciplined and organized lifestyle that enables them to function efficiently and successfully in most of their endeavors. If things go wrong, they feel discomfort,… Continue reading
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WAPLT? Deferential, Attached, Dependent: The DAD Spectrum
The DAD dependent spectrum and the SPH histrionic spectrum personalities stand out from other personality patterns due to their strong need for social approval and affection. They tend to prioritize the desires of others and adapt their behavior accordingly. These personalities have their “centers of gravity” in others, rather than in themselves. They constantly seek… Continue reading
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WAPLT? Sociable, Pleasuring, Histrionic: The SPH Spectrum
This group of personalities shares a common characteristic of turning to others as their primary strategy to achieve their goals. Unlike those in the DAD (dependent) spectrum who tend to take a passive dependency stance, the SPH personalities take an active dependency stance. They engage in a variety of manipulative, seductive, gregarious, and attention-getting maneuvers… Continue reading
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WAPLT? Here are the 15 kinds of personality
Millon’s model categorizes fifteen personality disorders around a theoretical normal personality, with three variants from normal to abnormal each. In this post, we will provide an initial map of the fifteen categories of personalities described by Millon. Following Millon, we’ll sort them into several categories and subcategories. This way, I can describe the things some… Continue reading
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