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'''Passive-aggressive behavior''' refers to passive, sometimes [[obstructionist]] resistance to authoritative instructions in [[interpersonal]] or occupational situations.
  
'''Passive-aggressive behavior''' refers to passive, sometimes [[obstructionist]] resistance to authoritative instructions in [[interpersonal]] or occupational situations.
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Sometimes a method of dealing with [[stress (medicine)|stress]] or [[frustration]], it results in the person [[attack]]ing other people in subtle, indirect, and seemingly [[passive]] ways. It can manifest itself as resentment, stubbornness, [[procrastination]], sullenness, or intentional failure at doing requested tasks. For example, someone who is passive-aggressive might take so long to get ready for a party they don't wish to attend, that the party is nearly over by the time they arrive.
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Sometimes a method of dealing with [[stress (medicine)|stress]] or [[frustration]], it results in the person attacking other people in subtle, indirect, and seemingly [[passive]] ways. It can manifest itself as resentment, stubbornness, [[procrastination]], sullenness, or intentional failure at doing requested tasks. For example, someone who is passive-aggressive might take so long to get ready for a party they don't wish to attend, that the party is nearly over by the time they arrive.
   
 
Someone who is passive-aggressive will typically not confront others directly about problems, but instead will attempt to undermine their confidence or their success through comments and actions which, if challenged, can be explained away innocently so as not to place blame on the passive-aggressive person.
  
Someone who is passive-aggressive will typically not confront others directly about problems, but instead will attempt to undermine their confidence or their success through comments and actions which, if challenged, can be explained away innocently so as not to place blame on the passive-aggressive person.
   
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Some passive-aggressive behavior may result from society's conditioning of individuals; direct confrontation can lead to harmful consequences. For example, confronting one's [[management|manager]] may lead to the loss of opportunities, such as being passed over for a [[promotion]] or even losing one's [[employment|job]].
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Some passive-aggressive behavior may result from society's conditioning of individuals; direct confrontation can lead to harmful consequences. For example, confronting one's [[management|manager]] may lead to the loss of opportunities, such as being passed over for a promotion or even losing one's employment.
   
 
Often passive-aggressive behavior manifests itself in individuals who view themselves as "peaceful". These individuals feel that expressing their anger through passive-aggressive behavior is morally favorable to direct confrontation.
  
Often passive-aggressive behavior manifests itself in individuals who view themselves as "peaceful". These individuals feel that expressing their anger through passive-aggressive behavior is morally favorable to direct confrontation.
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'''Passive-aggressive personality disorder''' is a controversial [[personality disorder]] proposal, said to be marked by a pervasive pattern of negative attitudes and passive resistance in interpersonal or occupational situations.
  
'''Passive-aggressive personality disorder''' is a controversial [[personality disorder]] proposal, said to be marked by a pervasive pattern of negative attitudes and passive resistance in interpersonal or occupational situations.
 
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It was listed as an [[Axis II]] personality disorder in the [[Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders|DSM-IIIR]], but was moved in the [[Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders|DSM-IV]] to Appendix B ("Criteria Sets and Axes Provided for Further Study") because of controversy and the need for further research on how to categorize the behaviors in a future edition. To that point, [[Cecil Adams]] writes: ''"Merely being passive-aggressive isn't a disorder but a behavior — sometimes a perfectly rational behavior, which lets you dodge unpleasant chores while avoiding confrontation. It's only pathological if it's a habitual, crippling response reflecting a pervasively pessimistic attitude"'' [http://www.straightdope.com/columns/030530.html].
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It was listed as an Axis II personality disorder in the [[Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders|DSM-IIIR]], but was moved in the [[Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders|DSM-IV]] to Appendix B ("Criteria Sets and Axes Provided for Further Study") because of controversy and the need for further research on how to categorize the behaviors in a future edition. To that point, [[Cecil Adams]] writes: ''"Merely being passive-aggressive isn't a disorder but a behavior — sometimes a perfectly rational behavior, which lets you dodge unpleasant chores while avoiding confrontation. It's only pathological if it's a habitual, crippling response reflecting a pervasively pessimistic attitude"'' [http://www.straightdope.com/columns/030530.html].
   
 
At the moment it appears that PAPD will be included as a diagnositic category in the 2006 publication of the DSM-V.
 
At the moment it appears that PAPD will be included as a diagnositic category in the 2006 publication of the DSM-V.
 
Furter information available at [[ICD: Passive-aggressive personality disorder]]
  
Furter information available at [[ICD: Passive-aggressive personality disorder]]
 
==History==
  
==History==
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The term "passive-aggressive" arose in the [[United States military|U.S. military]] during [[World War II]], when officers noted that some soldiers seemed to shirk duties by adopting passive-aggressive type behaviors.
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The term "passive-aggressive" arose in the U.S. military during World War II, when officers noted that some soldiers seemed to shirk duties by adopting passive-aggressive type behaviors.
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==See also==
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*[[Aggression]]
   
 
==External links==
  
==External links==
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*[http://www.toad.net/~arcturus/dd/papd.htm Dual Diagnosis and the Passive-Aggressive Personality Disorder] - background, diagnosis, treatment
  
*[http://www.toad.net/~arcturus/dd/papd.htm Dual Diagnosis and the Passive-Aggressive Personality Disorder] - background, diagnosis, treatment
 
*[http://harvardbusinessonline.hbsp.harvard.edu/b02/en/common/item_detail.jhtml?id=R0510E The Passive-Aggressive Organization] - which is friendly, but fails due to an inability to effectively make decisions. (''Harvard Business Review'' article, Oct 1, 2005).
  
*[http://harvardbusinessonline.hbsp.harvard.edu/b02/en/common/item_detail.jhtml?id=R0510E The Passive-Aggressive Organization] - which is friendly, but fails due to an inability to effectively make decisions. (''Harvard Business Review'' article, Oct 1, 2005).
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Passive-aggressive behavior refers to passive, sometimes obstructionist resistance to authoritative instructions in interpersonal or occupational situations. Sometimes a method of dealing with stress or frustration, it results in the person attacking other people in subtle, indirect, and seemingly passive ways. It can manifest itself as resentment, stubbornness, procrastination, sullenness, or intentional failure at doing requested tasks. For example, someone who is passive-aggressive might take so long to get ready for a party they don't wish to attend, that the party is nearly over by the time they arrive.

Someone who is passive-aggressive will typically not confront others directly about problems, but instead will attempt to undermine their confidence or their success through comments and actions which, if challenged, can be explained away innocently so as not to place blame on the passive-aggressive person.

Some passive-aggressive behavior may result from society's conditioning of individuals; direct confrontation can lead to harmful consequences. For example, confronting one's manager may lead to the loss of opportunities, such as being passed over for a promotion or even losing one's employment.

Often passive-aggressive behavior manifests itself in individuals who view themselves as "peaceful". These individuals feel that expressing their anger through passive-aggressive behavior is morally favorable to direct confrontation.

The lack of repercussions resulting from passive-aggressive behavior can lead to an unchecked continual attack, albeit passive, on one's acquaintances.

Passive-aggression as a personality disorder

Passive-aggressive personality disorder is a controversial personality disorder proposal, said to be marked by a pervasive pattern of negative attitudes and passive resistance in interpersonal or occupational situations.

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It was listed as an Axis II personality disorder in the DSM-IIIR, but was moved in the DSM-IV to Appendix B ("Criteria Sets and Axes Provided for Further Study") because of controversy and the need for further research on how to categorize the behaviors in a future edition. To that point, Cecil Adams writes: "Merely being passive-aggressive isn't a disorder but a behavior — sometimes a perfectly rational behavior, which lets you dodge unpleasant chores while avoiding confrontation. It's only pathological if it's a habitual, crippling response reflecting a pervasively pessimistic attitude" [1].

At the moment it appears that PAPD will be included as a diagnositic category in the 2006 publication of the DSM-V. Furter information available at ICD: Passive-aggressive personality disorder

History

The term "passive-aggressive" arose in the U.S. military during World War II, when officers noted that some soldiers seemed to shirk duties by adopting passive-aggressive type behaviors.

See also

External links


Personality Disorder
Personality disorder | Psychopathy 

DSM-IV Personality Disorders

Cluster A (Odd) - Schizotypal, Schizoid, Paranoid
Cluster B (Dramatic) - Antisocial, Borderline, Histrionic, Narcissistic
Cluster C (Anxious) - Dependent, Obsessive-Compulsive, Avoidant
Personality disorder not otherwise specified
Assessing Personality Disorder
MCMI | MMPI | Functional assessment
Treating Personality Disorder
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