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AP Psychology
Multiple Choice

Identifying Paranoid Personality Disorder

Very Hard Unit 8: Clinical Psychology Personality Disorders

Personality disorders, as classified in the DSM-5, are characterized by enduring patterns of behavior, cognition, and inner experience that deviate markedly from the expectations of the individual's culture. One such disorder, characterized by a pervasive distrust and suspiciousness of others, leads individuals to interpret others' motives as malevolent. This pattern is evident in various contexts and results in significant distress or impairment in social, occupational, or other areas of functioning. Which of the following personality disorders is specifically defined by these features?

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