"My neighbor is suspicious of everyone, always holds grudges, and is hypersensitive to any criticism.He is moody, trusts no one, and he never changes his mind.His wife says he has always been this way." What DSM-V personality type or personality trait description does this best illustrate?

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This best illustrates the paranoid personality type, characterized by a pervasive distrust and suspiciousness of others, leading to maladaptive behavior such as holding grudges and being hypersensitive to criticism. The fact that his behavior has been present for a long period of time supports this diagnosis. Schizoid personality type is characterized by a lack of interest in social relationships, and borderline personality type is characterized by instability in mood, relationships, and self-image, neither of which fully fit the description given. Compulsive personality type is characterized by perfectionism and rigidity, but the description given does not mention these traits specifically.

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