The individual with avoidant personality disorder behaves most similarly to someone with ________ personality disorder.

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The avoidant personality disorder shares some similarities with the schizoid personality disorder, such as social withdrawal, low social interaction, and difficulty in forming close relationships. However, while individuals with avoidant personality disorder have a strong desire for social connection, they are highly anxious and fearful of social rejection, whereas individuals with schizoid personality disorder usually identify themselves as loners and are indifferent to social interaction.

The Individual with Avoidant Personality Disorder Behaves Most Similarly to Someone