Anxiety & Personality Disorders · NEET PG Preparation Psychiatry
A 35-year-old man is brought to the psychiatric clinic by his family due to a lifelong pattern of detachment from social relationships and a restrict…
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A 35-year-old man is brought to the psychiatric clinic by his family due to a lifelong pattern of detachment from social relationships and a restricted range of expression of emotions in interpersonal settings. He almost always chooses solitary activities, has no close friends, appears indifferent to praise or criticism, and takes pleasure in very few activities. He has never had psychotic episodes. Which personality disorder is most likely?
- A.Schizotypal Personality Disorder
- B.Avoidant Personality Disorder
- C.Schizoid Personality DisorderCorrect answer
- D.Paranoid Personality Disorder
Solution
Schizoid personality disorder falls under Cluster A and is characterized by a pervasive pattern of detachment from social relationships, restricted emotional expression, and a preference for isolation without the cognitive distortions or eccentricities seen in schizotypal personality disorder.
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