Which of the Following Persons Would Most Likely Be Diagnosed

question 548

Multiple Choice

Which of the following persons would most likely be diagnosed with an avoidant personality disorder?

• A)Adam is a perfectionist who follows a rigid routine and prefers to be in control at all times.
• B)Tommy is deeply mistrustful and suspicious of other's motives.
• C)Darden is charming but is irresponsible and lacks guilt or remorse.
• D)Walter is timid and uncomfortable in social situations and fears evaluation.

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Definitions:

Bystander Effect

The phenomenon where individuals are less likely to offer help to a victim when other people are present.

Prosocial Behavior

Social behaviors that benefit other people or society as a whole, such as helping, sharing, donating, co-operating, and volunteering.

Altruism

The principle or practice of showing concern for the well-being of others, even at a personal cost.

Natural Selection

A process in evolutionary biology where organisms better adapted to their environment tend to survive and produce more offspring.