Personality Disorder in Cognitive Distortions of Prison Inmates for Crimes of Aggression and Violence

Abstract

The objective of the study was to determine the influence of personality disorders on the cognitive distortions of the aggressor. The research methodology was carried out under a quantitative approach, type of basic study, hypothetical deductive method, the technique was the survey and the questionnaire was the instrument for personality disorders (IPD E) and for cognitive distortions (IPDMUV-R). ). The results showed that the personality disorder influences 100% of the cognitive distortions. In that sense, the personality disorder is determined by the dimensions for a better relationship with distorted thoughts. It is concluded that cognitive distortions are characterized by frequently presenting psychological alterations due to personality disorders, lack of control over anger, difficulties in expressing emotions, deficits in communication skills, problem solving and low self-esteem.