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The Architecture of Manipulation: Power, Control, and Survival in Cluster B Personality Disorders Dissecting the Relational Dynamics of Narcissistic, Borderline, Histrionic, and Antisocial Personality Structures (Updated August 21, 2025).

  • Published In: Mental Health Weekly Digest, 2025. P. 1853 1 of 2

  • Database: Psychology Source 2 of 2

Abstract

The article focuses on the exploration of Cluster B personality disorders, which include narcissistic, borderline, histrionic, and antisocial disorders, highlighting their characteristics such as emotional dysregulation and manipulative relational patterns. It discusses a biopsychosocial model that integrates various factors, including genetic predispositions, hormonal dysregulation, trauma histories, and environmental influences, to understand the psychological mechanisms underlying these disorders. The paper also suggests a multi-tiered treatment framework that combines pharmacological interventions, psychotherapeutic modalities, and systemic relational support to improve therapeutic outcomes. This research is presented as a preprint and has not yet undergone peer review. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Mental Health Weekly Digest. 2025/09, p1853
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:Psychology
  • Publication Date:2025
  • ISSN:1543-6616
  • Accession Number:187762754
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