Tom Is Highly Suspicious and Believes That Others Are Looking

question 33

Multiple Choice

Tom is highly suspicious and believes that others are looking to exploit him. Which of the following personality disorders is the best diagnosis for Tom?

• A)Paranoid
• B)Borderline
• C)Schizoid
• D)Schizotypal

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Definitions:

Stress

The body's response to any demand or challenge, which can be physical, mental, or emotional.

Defensive Coping Strategies

Psychological tactics employed to protect oneself from stress, anxiety, or emotional pain, often by avoiding reality.

Appraise

To assess the value, quality, or significance of something, often for the purpose of making a decision.

Stressful

Relating to or causing stress, which is a physical or psychological response to demands or pressures.