Roberta Has Been Diagnosed as Having Avoidant Personality Disorder

question 25

Multiple Choice

Roberta has been diagnosed as having avoidant personality disorder. She is timid, does not like to go to parties, and is extremely anxious in most social situations. Why does Roberta feel this way?

• A) She is actually disinterested in other people.
• B) She wants to be liked but is afraid of criticism.
• C) She is preoccupied with understanding social rules.
• D) She prefers to be the center of attention, and retreats from groups when that is not possible.

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