Everyone that meets Vernon is struck by his extremely odd behaviors, such as wearing his special cap that keeps "evil spirits" away and his sculptures made of hub caps that will help to attract UFOs. Although the doctor does not consider him to be actively psychotic (at this time),Vernon's thought patterns are disturbed to the point he is unable to hold down a job. Vernon would be diagnosed as

having which personality disorder?

a. schizotypal
b. borderline
c. histrionic
d. antisocial


A

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What will be an ideal response?

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