A pattern of social/interpersonal deficits marked by acute discomfort with and reduced capacity for close relationships is a diagnostic criterion for which personality disorder?

A pattern of social/interpersonal deficits marked by acute discomfort with and reduced capacity for close relationships is a diagnostic criterion for which personality disorder?

• A. Schizotypal (Personality) Disorder
• B. Schizoid Personality Disorder
• C. Paranoid Personality Disorder
• D. Avoidant Personality Disorder

Answer: (A)

This pattern reflects schizotypal personality disorder. It involves a pervasive social and interpersonal deficit accompanied by acute discomfort with, and a reduced capacity for, close relationships, along with odd beliefs, perceptual experiences, or eccentric behavior. The distress and eccentric thinking set schizotypal apart from other disorders. For contrast, schizoid personality disorder centers on detachment and indifference toward relationships rather than distress; paranoid personality disorder involves pervasive distrust; and avoidant personality disorder centers on fear of rejection and avoidance due to self-consciousness.

This pattern reflects schizotypal personality disorder. It involves a pervasive social and interpersonal deficit accompanied by acute discomfort with, and a reduced capacity for, close relationships, along with odd beliefs, perceptual experiences, or eccentric behavior. The distress and eccentric thinking set schizotypal apart from other disorders. For contrast, schizoid personality disorder centers on detachment and indifference toward relationships rather than distress; paranoid personality disorder involves pervasive distrust; and avoidant personality disorder centers on fear of rejection and avoidance due to self-consciousness.