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Reggie is uninteresting, dull, and humorless.He is aloof and reclusive, rarely responds to people saying "Good morning" or "Hello" to him, and often doesn't understand jokes.His self-concept is distorted, and he has difficulty understanding others' motives.If Reggie were diagnosed with a personality disorder, it would most likely be:


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DSM-5

The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition, a comprehensive classification system used by mental health professionals to diagnose mental disorders.

Medical Model

A framework that views psychological disorders as diseases with biological causes, diagnosable symptoms, and possible medical treatments.

Diagnosis

The identification of the nature and cause of a certain phenomenon, typically after a thorough examination or assessment.

Confirmation Bias

The inclination to look for, interpret, prioritize, and remember information in a manner that validates one's existing beliefs or assumptions.

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