Cognitive Theorists Suggest That People with Avoidant Personality Disorder

question 111

Multiple Choice

Cognitive theorists suggest that people with avoidant personality disorder:

• A)are unperturbed by thoughts of inferiority and avoid social interactions with others because they lack social skills.
• B)develop dysfunctional beliefs about being worthless as a result of rejection by important others early in life.
• C)tend to dwell on and overemphasize the importance of any positive feedback they receive from others.
• D)are not as concerned about living up to other people's expectations as they prefer living up to their own standards.