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5>A 29-year-old single man seeks psychiatric treatment to help him deal
with difficulties in his personal life. Although the man is a successful
computer programmer, he feels unsatisfied with his interpersonal
relationships. He reports being attracted to several of his female
coworkers, but is "too shy" to talk to them about anything other
than superficial subjects such as the weather. He would like to ask
one of the women out on a date, but is afraid of being rejected.
Which of the following diagnoses is most appropriate?
A. Avoidant personality disorder
B. Borderline personality disorder
C. Dependent personality disorder
D. Narcissistic personality disorder
E. Schizotypal personality disorder
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| robin082006
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| blueocean
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Avoidant disorder - pervasive pattern of social inhibition, feelings of inadequacy, and hypersensitivity to negative evaluation, beginning by early adulthood and present in a variety of contexts, as indicated by four (or more) of the following:
-avoids occupational activities that involve significant interpersonal contact, because of fears of criticism, disapproval, or rejection
-is unwilling to get involved with people unless certain of being liked
shows restraint within intimate relationships because of the fear of being shamed or ridiculed
-is preoccupied with being criticized or rejected in social situations
-is inhibited in new interpersonal situations because of feelings of inadequacy
-views self as socially inept, personally unappealing, or inferior to others
-is unusually reluctant to take personal risks or to engage in any new activities because they may prove embarrassing
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| ManuNastai
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it's A
when I saw it in the qbank (i think), i thought it was C. it's not because the guy has the desire to meet women. he is decided to get laid
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