The features of “Anankastic” personality disorder is
Correct Answer: Rigidity and stubbornness
Description: Anankastic personality is also known as the obsessive-compulsive personality disorder. They are very rigid and stubborn. The other characteristics are *Also known as OCPD( obsessive compulsive personality disorder) *Perfectionism *Rigidity *Punctuality * indecisiveness *Conscientiousness *excessive attention to detail *extreme orderliness in one area of life other charecterstics are Excessive doubt & caution Preoccupation with details rules,makes a lot of lists and order. There is no risk of obsessive-compulsive disorder in future but there is a risk of depression. Reference: Kaplon and sadock, 11 th edition, synopsis of psychiatry, 11 th edition, pg no. 742
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