Carol spends most of her time at home with her parents. She wants to join the other students at school functions, but she is afraid she will do something inappropriate, resulting in embarrassment and rejection. Carol most likely would be diagnosed with which personality disorder?

a. antisocial c. avoidant
b. obsessive-compulsive d. schizotypal


C

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