Winnie Randall exhibits strikingly odd and strange mannerisms. She exhibits magical thinking, which includes derealization and ideas of reference. Winnie relates that she is extremely uncomfortable even when around her own family members and does not have any close friends. The social worker describes Winnie as being unkempt and very suspicious of others. The most likely personality disorder to consider is:

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Winnie's magical thinking, derealization, ideas of reference, odd mannerisms, discomfort around family members, lack of close friends, unkempt appearance, and suspiciousness of others are all indicative of schizotypal personality disorder. Schizoid personality disorder is characterized by social withdrawal and a limited range of emotions, but does not include the magical thinking and ideas of reference seen in Winnie. Avoidant personality disorder involves extreme shyness, fear of rejection, and avoidance of social situations, but does not include the odd and strange mannerisms or magical thinking. Paranoid personality disorder involves pervasive distrust and suspiciousness of others, but does not include the magical thinking, odd mannerisms, or derealization seen in Winnie.

Winnie Randall Exhibits Strikingly Odd and Strange Mannerisms