Table 1 Structural personality functions according to the Axis IV of the OPD-2
Domain | Function | Sub-function |
|---|---|---|
Perception/cognition | Self-perception | Self-reflection |
Affect differentiation | ||
Identity | ||
Object perception | Self-object differentiation | |
Whole object perception | ||
Realistic object perception | ||
Regulation | Self-regulation | Impulse control |
Affect tolerance | ||
Regulation of self-esteem | ||
Regulation of relationships | Protecting relationships | |
Balancing interests | ||
Anticipation | ||
Communication | Internal communication | Experiencing affect |
Use of fantasies | ||
Bodily-self | ||
External communication | Making contact | |
Communicating affect | ||
Empathy | ||
Attachment | Attachment to internal objects | Internalization |
Utilizing introjects | ||
Variability of attachment | ||
Attachment to external objects | Capacity for attachment | |
Accepting help | ||
Detaching from relationships |