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Cluster A, B, C of personality disorders

Written by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated September 2025
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Verified for the 2026 examโ€ขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated September 2025

Definition

These are three clusters in the DSM-5 that categorize ten personality disorders based on similar characteristics. Cluster A includes odd or eccentric disorders; Cluster B includes dramatic, emotional or erratic disorders; and Cluster C includes anxious or fearful disorders.

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