While Emily has interest in and feelings of warmth towards others, she is unwilling to enter into relationships without some assurance of acceptance because she is so frightened of being criticized or rejected. She is best described as having ______ disorder.

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Emily's fear of rejection and need for assurance before entering into relationships is characteristic of avoidant personality disorder. Antisocial personality disorder is characterized by disregard for the rights of others, schizotypal personality disorder is characterized by odd beliefs, behaviors, and speech, and schizoid personality disorder is characterized by social detachment and emotional indifference.

While Emily Has Interest in and Feelings of Warmth Towards