An Individual Who Presents as a "Loner," Is Cold, Unemotional

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Multiple Choice

An individual who presents as a "loner," is cold, unemotional (lacking sensitivity) , and prefers solitude and isolation might best be described as having which personality disorder?

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

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Definitions:

Emotional Development

The process by which individuals learn to experience, express, and manage emotions throughout their lifespan.

New York Longitudinal Study

A pioneering research project that began in the 1950s, studying the personality development of individuals from infancy through adulthood.

Temperament Categories

Classifications that describe innate disposition or personality traits, typically referring to consistency in responses to stimuli or events across time and situations.

Slow-to-warm-up

Describes a temperament where an individual is initially cautious in new situations but becomes more comfortable over time.