Question

Because Jackie is extremely afraid of rejection, she has always been withdrawn. Her inflexible and enduring behavior patterns have impaired her social functioning, and she would likely be considered to have a(n) __________ personality disorder.

Answer 1

Answer:

The correct answer is: Avoidant personality disorder.

Explanation:

Avoidant personality disorder is a personality disorder found in cluster C of personality disordes and it characterizes by a pattern of eduring social anxiety, feelings of inferiority and extreme sensibility to rejection.

People with this personality disorder avoid social interactions and relationships in fear of being hurt or rejected.

In this particular case, Jackie is extremely afraid of rejection, she has always been withdrawn, Her inflexible and enduring behavior patterns have impaired her social functioning, and she would likely be considered to have an Avoidant personality disorder.