Question

In jill's psychotherapy sessions, the therapist has been using techniques to gradually make her more comfortable with social situations. similar to the treatments used for individuals with social phobia, the therapist has given jill homework assignments that require her to practice talking to strangers, join informal groups, and speak in front of small groups. most likely, she is being treated for _______________ personality disorder.

Answer 1

The correct answer is avoidant personality disorder.
Jill is suffering from avoidant personality disorder, which is a type of social anxiety, or social phobia, where a person is afraid or has a lot of difficulties functioning properly around other people. This is why the therapist is trying to get Jill feel comfortable around others so as to try to treat this disorder.