Schema domains are five categores of unmet needs. They are each associated with maladaptive schemas. They are: Disconnection and rejection: These include schemas like expecting abandonment, feeling flawed, and being socially isolated. Impaired autonomy and performance: A sense of failure and being overly dependent are in this category. Other-directedness: This domain is about giving control to others and includes the schema of self-sacrifice. Overvigilence and inhibition: This domain includes schemas that guard against being vulnerable or imperfect, such as emotional inhibition and perfectionism. Impaired limits: This domain includes schemas like entitlement and lack of self-control.