06-15-2017, 09:22 AM
A 29-year-old single man seeks psychiatric treatment to help him deal with difficulties in his personal life.
Although the man is a successful computer programmer, he feels unsatisfied with his interpersonal relationships. He reports being attracted to several of his female coworkers, but is "too shy" to talk to them about anything other than superficial subjects such as the weather. He would like to ask one of the women out on a date, but is afraid of being rejected. Which of the following diagnoses is most appropriate?
A. Avoidant personality disorder
B. Borderline personality disorder
C. Dependent personality disorder
D. Narcissistic personality disorder
E. Schizotypal personality disorder
Although the man is a successful computer programmer, he feels unsatisfied with his interpersonal relationships. He reports being attracted to several of his female coworkers, but is "too shy" to talk to them about anything other than superficial subjects such as the weather. He would like to ask one of the women out on a date, but is afraid of being rejected. Which of the following diagnoses is most appropriate?
A. Avoidant personality disorder
B. Borderline personality disorder
C. Dependent personality disorder
D. Narcissistic personality disorder
E. Schizotypal personality disorder