Question

Someone with paranoid personality disorder is likely to exhibit behavior marked by

Answer 1

The correct answer is D. a pattern of distrust and suspicion of others

Explanation:

Paranoid personality disorder (PPD) is characterized by individuals feeling they cannot trust others. These individuals feel they are being persecuted or they can be in danger because of other people. Due to this, someone with a paranoid personality disorder is always looking for signs to confirm their unrealistic ideas. This causes distrust and even avoidance of social situations. According to this, it is likely someone with this disorder exhibits "a pattern of distrust and suspicion of others".

Answer 2

Someone with a paranoid personality disorder is likely to exhibit behavior marked by a pattern of distrust and suspicion of others.