Abstract
The three severity levels of the new EET personality spectrum-Ebullient normal style, Exuberant abnormal type, and Turbulent clinical disorder-are fully differentiated and described. Historical, modern, and contemporary ideas are reviewed. The spectrum's eight treatment-oriented Trait Dimensions, notably: impetuous emotional expression, high-spirited interpersonal conduct, scattered cognitive style and mercurial mood/temperament are detailed. Emerging Childhood variants are noted, as are several subtypes of the Adult styles, types and disorders, such as the Vivacious, Euphoric, Zealous, Reckless, and Exhausted. Hypothesized biogenic factors and likely experiential histories are discussed.
| Original language | English (US) |
|---|---|
| Title of host publication | Disorders of Personality |
| Subtitle of host publication | Introducing a DSM/ICD Spectrum from Normal to Abnormal: Third Edition |
| Publisher | John Wiley and Sons |
| Pages | 798-828 |
| Number of pages | 31 |
| ISBN (Print) | 9780470040935 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - Apr 27 2011 |
Keywords
- Ebullient personality
- Exuberant personality
- High-spirited conduct
- Impetuous emotional expression
- Mercurial moods
- Scattered cognitions
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- General Psychology