Question 19 (part 2) · LEK · Personality disorders
A 42-year-old male is referred to the doctor for mental state assessment. The patient reports that has been afraid of criticism and rejection for a long time. He experiences a sense of inadequacy and refuses to take up new activities for fear that he might feel embarrassed. Despite a few opportunities for promotion, the patient has held the same position for 14 years. He is single and has had only one romantic relationship, which only lasted a few weeks. The patient has few friends apart from the ones he met at a model-making club. Which personality disorder is the most likely in this case?
- A. avoidant personality disorder.
- B. dependent personality disorder.
- C. paranoid personality disorder.
- D. schizoid personality disorder.
- E. schizotypal personality disorder.
Hint
Fear of criticism and rejection with feelings of inadequacy and avoidance of new challenges points to one cluster C disorder.
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