In an emotionally neutral situation there is severe perceptual distortion and poor reality testing. Adequate, normal reality testing. Overly concerned with accurately perceiving stimuli in emotionally neutral situations and is sacrificing creativity and uniqueness to do so. Protective of self by being sure of every bit of information. Accurate perceptions of world and adequate reality testing.
Perceptions are excessively unique and idiosyncratic.
Can cause interperosnal and group affiliation problems. May be related to current life situation or can be diffuse. Perceptions are either accurate or unique. NOT a disregard for the nature of the stimulus. Perceptions are excessively distorted.