Artículo de revista
El trastorno de personalidad por evitación en los albores del siglo XXI.
Fecha
2002-01-01Registro en:
1909-9711
0123-9155
Autor
Caballo, Vicente E.
Prieto-Comelin, Arturo
Institución
Resumen
Avoidant Personality Desorder (APD) is one of most frecuent personality desorders with a significant posibility of change. The present work exposes some of the most relevant characteristics, differentiating it from other pschychological problems (of great difficulty when trying to do it with regard to the generalized social phobia) and outlining possible etiological factors (genetic, family, enviromental and developmental). Finaly we show some of the most frecuent treatments for the APD, particulary form the cognitive-behavioral perspective, highlighting Beck´s cognitive therapy and, especially, the cognitive-interpersonal therapy of Alden. We conclude with some reflections about this important pychological disorder of our days.