Patients with Which Personality Disorder Display a Pervasive Pattern of Social

question 38

Multiple Choice

Patients with which personality disorder display a pervasive pattern of social inhibition, feelings of inadequacy, and hypersensitivity to negative evaluation?

• A) Histrionic
• B) Avoidant
• C) Dependent
• D) Obsessive-compulsive

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Definitions:

Personal Distance Zone

A spatial zone commonly reserved for interactions among good friends or family members, reflecting cultural or personal preferences for physical proximity.

Open Communication

A communication style that promotes transparency and free exchange of information and ideas in an organization or between individuals.

Intimate Space Zone

A concept in proxemics referring to the physical space immediately surrounding an individual, into which entry by others feels uncomfortable or intrusive without a close relationship.

Kinesics

Kinesics is the study of body movements, facial expressions, and gestures as a form of non-verbal communication.