An individual requesting treatment at a mental health clinic keeps talking about how gangsters are "out to get him." Before diagnosing paranoid personality disorder, we must determine whether
A. his fears are justified.
B. his family life is stable.
C. he has ever attempted suicide.
D. he avoids socialization.
Answer: A
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