Clark avoids jobs in situations that require significant interpersonal contact with others. Coworkers and acquaintances see him as being shy. He is afraid of being embarrassed or rejected by others. If he were to be diagnosed with a personality disorder, what would his diagnosis most likely be?

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Clark's behavior and fear of embarrassment or rejection align with avoidant personality disorder, which involves social inhibition and feelings of inadequacy.

Clark Avoids Jobs in Situations That Require Significant Interpersonal Contact