Deficiencies across broad spheres of knowledge are common. Communication is easily derailed, is conveyed by way of circuitous logic and loses its sequence of thought. This pattern suggests minimal defense against internal conflicts. Meager emotional reactivity that is minimally articulated is probable. Largely devoid of precepts and memories, internal structures possess limited coordination and sterile order.
Intellectualization can occur.
Cognitive processes are considered to be flat and abstract. A feeble drive to fulfill needs is present. Devoid of dynamic interplay among drives and conflicts results in minimal pressures to cope with external demands. Speech may be slow, monotonous and constrained. Broad deficits in the development of interpersonal coping skills arise.