Gifts of wounds and personality disorders traits

Max points: 5 Type: TEDx Talk

An explorer reframes personality disorder traits as “diamonds,” showing how psychopathy, schizoid, OCPD, narcissistic (excessive self-preservation), and dependent/parentified traits can fuel vital contributions—from surgery to science, entrepreneurship, leadership, and caregiving. This talk helps audiences recognize strengths within wounds and invites reflection on balancing healing with harnessing these capacities.

Channel: TEDx Duration: 0:18:02

Questions

1. What metaphor does the speaker use to describe personality disorder traits that can become strengths?

Mountains Diamonds Stars Flowers

2. What term does the speaker suggest could better replace 'narcissistic personality disorder'?

Emotional instability Excessive sensitivity Extreme self-esteem Excessive self-preservation

3. According to the talk, which type of personality is often linked with major scientific contributions?

Dependent Schizoid Narcissistic OCPD

4. What does OCPD stand for, as described in the talk?

Obsessive Compulsive Personality Disorder Operational Compulsion Disorder Obsessive Compulsive Disorder Obsessive Character Personality Development

5. What phenomenon occurs when a child takes on adult responsibilities in a dysfunctional family environment?

Overcompensation Parentification Dependency inversion Self-preservation

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