Question

Mary is overly sensitive to criticism. she takes offense at the most trivial real or imagined slight. she does not trust others, is easily angered, and holds grudges. she has few friends and is extremely jealous and possessive of her one boyfriend, whom she is always accusing of "playing around" on her. she is most likely suffering from ______ personality disorder.

Answer 1

The correct answer is paranoid

People that suffer from paranoid personality disorder (PPD) usually exhibit paranoia and a persistent, enduring suspiciousness and general mistrust of others. This mental disorder is exhibited in Mary’s increased sensitive and mistrust of others including her boyfriend whom she is accusing of infidelity