Calista shows a pervasive pattern of social deficits and has a great deal of discomfort in close relationships.Her coworkers describe her as odd as she speaks in a peculiar manner, is often suspicious, and is inappropriate in her display of emotion.However, a diagnosis reveals no psychosis.Calista is most likely suffering from ________ disorder.

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Calista's symptoms of social deficits, bizarre speech, suspicion, and inappropriate display of emotion align with the diagnostic criteria for schizotypal personality disorder, which is characterized by a pervasive pattern of interpersonal deficits, cognitive or perceptual distortions, and eccentric behavior. This diagnosis does not indicate the presence of psychosis, which rules out options A, B, and D.

Calista Shows a Pervasive Pattern of Social Deficits and Has