Question

Theo is quite a loner. He walks to class by himself, does not talk to anyone and appears indifferent to other people. It is clear that Theo neither desires nor enjoys closeness with others. He does not act in any obviously unusual ways nor possess strange beliefs about the world. Of the following Personality Disorders, Theo appears to be:

A. Schizoid
B. Avoidant
C. Antisocial
D. Schizotypal

Answer 1

Answer:

A. Schizoid

Explanation:

Schizoid personality disorder: In abnormal psychology, the schizoid personality disorder is also referred to as SPD or SzPD, and is distinguished as a personality disorder involving an individual who lacks interest in different social relationships, poses sheltered or solitary lifestyle, emotional coldness, apathy, secretiveness, detachment, etc.

An individual experiencing schizoid personality often unable to show anger in anger-provoking situations.

In the question above, of the following Personality Disorders, Theo appears to be schizoid.