You are caring for a client who displays very little range of emotions, seems indifferent to emotional connections with others, and describes being content leading a very solitary, asexual life
The description of this client is most consistent with which personality disorder? a. obsessive-compulsive personality disorder
b. paranoid personality disorder
c. schizoid personality disorder
d. schizotypal personality disorder
C
The description of the client is most consistent with schizoid personality disorder. Compared with other disorders in the dramatic and emotional cluster, schizoid personality disorder is relatively rare. In addition to the mentioned traits, individuals with schizoid personality disorder display a distinct lack of concern about criticism or praise by others.
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