A Man Is Very Lonely but Is Afraid to Join

question 33

Multiple Choice

A man is very lonely but is afraid to join groups, seek company, or accept the company of others. This behavior suggests a(n) __________ personality disorder.

• A)antisocial
• B)avoidant
• C)schizoid
• D)paranoid

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Definitions:

Propositional Reasoning

Involves making inferences and deducing facts from propositions, or statements that declare something to be true or false.

Calibration Curve

A plot of accuracy against confidence judgments. The more the curve approaches a 45-degree line, the better the “calibration” or “fit” between accuracy and confidence.

Participants' Confidence

The level of belief individuals participating in an experiment or study have in their responses or judgments.