Clark Avoids Jobs in Situations That Require Significant Interpersonal Contact

question 38

Multiple Choice

Clark avoids jobs in situations that require significant interpersonal contact with others. Coworkers and acquaintances see him as being shy. He is afraid of being embarrassed or rejected by others. If he were to be diagnosed with a personality disorder, what would his diagnosis most likely be?

• A) dependent personality disorder
• B) narcissistic personality disorder
• C) avoidant personality disorder
• D) histrionic personality disorder

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