Jocelyn is a sophomore in college who is majoring in elementary education. she sought counseling at the advice of one of her pro
fessors, who feels that she is not suited for the teaching profession. during her first visit, jocelyn stated that since she could remember, she has always preferred to stay at home and either read or watch movies by herself. she has no friends and no inclination to date. the therapist noted that the most striking aspect of jocelyn's personality was the complete lack of emotion. she did not seem concerned or angered by her professor's suggestion that she should switch majors, and, in fact, jocelyn appeared highly detached from the world. jocelyn may have _____ personality disorder.
Jocelyn may have schizoid personality disorder. It is an identity issue described by an absence of enthusiasm for social connections, an inclination towards a lone or protected way of life, mystery, enthusiastic coldness, separation, and aloofness. Components that expansion your danger of creating schizoid identity issue include: Having a parent or other relative who has a schizoid identity issue, schizotypal identity issue or schizophrenia. Having a parent who was frosty, careless or lethargic to passionate requirements.
