Andrea Prefers Extreme Isolation and Doesn't Pursue Any Meaningful Relationships

question 45

Multiple Choice

Andrea prefers extreme isolation and doesn't pursue any meaningful relationships. Additionally, she expresses little, if any, emotion and is not necessarily suspicious of others. These behaviors are consistent with

• A) schizoid personality disorder.
• B) paranoid personality disorder.
• C) withdrawn personality disorder.
• D) normal, non-deviant behavior.

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