Gillian is extremely inhibited in social situations, feels inadequate, and is extremely sensitive to criticism from her family and her boss. Gillian would most likely be diagnosed as displaying

A. histrionic personality disorder.
B. avoidant personality disorder.
C. mania.
D. dissociative identity disorder.


Answer: B

Psychology

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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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