RCklassifikationer

RCklassifikationer, also known as RC classifications, are a system used in the field of psychology and psychiatry to categorize and understand the various types of personality disorders. The term "RC" stands for "Raskolnikov," named after the protagonist of Fyodor Dostoevsky's novel "Crime and Punishment," who exhibits many of the characteristics associated with these disorders. The RC classification system was developed by the German psychiatrist and psychoanalyst Heinz Kohut in the 1970s.

The RC classifications are based on the idea that personality disorders can be understood as a result of a failure in the development of the self. According to Kohut, the self is a central concept in psychoanalysis, representing the individual's sense of identity and integrity. In RC classifications, the self is seen as being divided into two parts: the "good self" and the "bad self." The good self is the part of the self that is in touch with reality and is able to function effectively in the world. The bad self, on the other hand, is the part of the self that is disconnected from reality and is characterized by a sense of grandiosity, paranoia, and a lack of empathy.

There are four main types of RC classifications, each corresponding to a different way in which the self can be divided:

1. RC I: The self is divided into a good self and a bad self that is externalized onto others.

2. RC II: The self is divided into a good self and a bad self that is internalized as a sense of guilt or shame.

3. RC III: The self is divided into a good self and a bad self that is externalized onto others and internalized as a sense of guilt or shame.

4. RC IV: The self is divided into a good self and a bad self that is externalized onto others and internalized as a sense of guilt or shame, with a strong sense of persecution.

RC classifications have been used in the treatment of personality disorders, particularly in the context of psychoanalytic therapy. The goal of treatment is to help the individual integrate the good self and the bad self, thereby restoring a sense of unity and integrity to the self.