Question

In Jill's psychotherapy sessions, the therapist has been using systematic desensitization 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 " .

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           →   " avoidant personality disorder " .

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          " In Jill's psychotherapy sessions, the therapist has been using systematic desensitization 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 avoidant personality disorder. "

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Answer 2

Most likely she is being treated for social anxiety personality disorder

The stress of social situations is too much to handle for a person who suffers social anxiety personality disorder. They might avoid all kinds of social contact because things that other people think “normal,” like small talk, make them very uncomfortable. As a result, many aspects of their lives not just the social, may fall apart.

Also known as social phobia, is a common mental disorders and easily treated if the person is able to ask for help.