Which Factor Differentiates a Client Diagnosed with Schizotypal Personality Disorder

question 30

Multiple Choice

Which factor differentiates a client diagnosed with schizotypal personality disorder from a client diagnosed with schizoid personality disorder?

• A) Clients diagnosed with schizotypal personality disorder are treated with cognitive behavioral therapy, whereas clients diagnosed with schizoid personality disorder need medications.
• B) Clients diagnosed with schizoid personality disorder experience anxiety only in social settings, whereas clients diagnosed with schizotypal personality disorder experience generalized anxiety.
• C) Clients diagnosed with schizotypal personality disorder experience social anxiety from paranoid fears, whereas clients diagnosed with schizoid personality disorder would isolate themselves on a continual basis.
• D) Clients diagnosed with schizoid personality disorder have magical thinking and depersonalization, whereas clients diagnosed with schizotypal personality disorder do not.

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Definitions:

Generalized

Broad or widespread, not specific to one instance or case.

Selective

Being highly specific or discriminating in choices or preferences, often referring to behaviors, actions, or processes in various contexts.

Continuous

Refers to something happening without interruption or end over a period of time.

Coconscious Subpersonalities

In dissociative identity disorder, these are the different identities or personalities that are aware of and can coexist with one another.