people with personality disorders are stand-outs in a crowd because of their prominent traits. in a way, just like cartoon characters, they are "caricatures" because they have one fixed and exaggerated "style" in dealing with people and situations.
check out the personality disorders below. i'm sure you've encountered people with personality disorders. in fact, before anyone else, first check yourself out. you may have a personality disorder yourself!
o The distrustful/suspicious type: Paranoid personality disorder
o The aloof introvert/loner type: Schizoid personality disorder
o The eccentric/odd type: Schizotypal personality disorder
o The sociopathic/unlawful type: Antisocial personality disorder
o The emotionally intense/unstable/unpredictable type: Borderline personality disorder
o The flamboyant/theatrical/seductive type: Histrionic personality disorder
o The conceited/egotistical type: Narcissistic personality disorder
o The perfectionist/overly-organized type: Obsessive-compulsive personality disorder
o The extremely shy/socially-inept type: Avoidant personality disorder
o The clingy/insecure type: Dependent personality disorder
o The inefficient/overly laid-back type: Passive-aggressive personality disorder
