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The Neural Mechanisms Underlying Personality Disorders
Barbara Gawda, Ryszarda Bernacka, Agnieszka Gawda
Abstract
This article reviews recent research on the neural mechanisms of personality disorders. Functional imaging
studies have confirmed a neurobiological basis for personality traits. These types of studies also showed strong
evidence for neurobiological foundations for personality pathology. Different types of personality disorders are
discussed: borderline, antisocial, schizotypal, and avoidant disorders in terms of their neural correlates.
Keywords
personality disorders, neural correlates, borderline personality disorder, antisocial personality, schizotypal personality disorder
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