Question

Someone with paranoid personality disorder is likely to exhibit behavior marked by
a lack of empathy or connection to others
social inhibition, feelings of inadequacy, and hypersensitivity to negative evaluation
a desire to be the center of attention and difficulty making real connections with others
a pattern of distrust and suspicion of others

Answer 1

Someone with a paranoid personality disorder is likely to exhibit behavior marked by a pattern of distrust and suspicion of others.

Answer 2

The correct answer is D. a pattern of distrust and suspicion of others

Explanation:

Paranoid personality disorder (PPD) is characterized by individuals feeling they cannot trust others. These individuals feel they are being persecuted or they can be in danger because of other people. Due to this, someone with a paranoid personality disorder is always looking for signs to confirm their unrealistic ideas. This causes distrust and even avoidance of social situations. According to this, it is likely someone with this disorder exhibits "a pattern of distrust and suspicion of others".