Chuck hates to go to parties or other social gatherings.When in a group of people,he rarely speaks.He feels that he is not as smart,talented,or good looking as most other people and fears being evaluated by others.Chuck displays symptoms of _______ personality disorder.

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Chuck's fear of evaluation by others, low self-esteem, and avoidance of social gatherings suggest symptoms of avoidant personality disorder. Antisocial personality disorder involves a disregard for others' feelings and breaking of social norms, narcissistic personality disorder involves a grandiose sense of self-importance, and schizoid personality disorder involves the avoidance of social interactions but without the fear of evaluation or low self-esteem.

Chuck Hates to Go to Parties or Other Social Gatherings