Albert, a 25-Year-Old, Lacks Affection and Is Unwilling to Participate

question 35

Multiple Choice

Albert, a 25-year-old, lacks affection and is unwilling to participate in family activities. He has few hobbies other than building model airplanes, surfing the Internet on his computer, and reading. He has been withdrawn-but not depressed-since childhood, not really wanting to be in a relationship with anyone. He has many "strange" ideas, and often engages in "strange" behavior. Albert best illustrates which personality disorder type or personality disorder trait domain description?

• A) schizotypal
• B) avoidant
• C) aggressiveness
• D) antisocial

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