Theo Is a Loner

question 42

Multiple Choice

Theo is a loner.He walks to class by himself, does not talk to anyone, and appears indifferent to other people.It is clear that Theo neither desires nor enjoys closeness with others.He does not act in any obviously unusual ways nor does he appear to possess strange beliefs about the world.Which personality disorder does Theo most likely have?

• A)schizotypal personality disorder
• B)schizoid personality disorder
• C)avoidant personality disorder
• D)antisocial personality disorder

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