Paula would love to have friends and go to the movies and parties, but she just knows that she would embarrass herself in these situations by not wearing the "right" clothes or not being able to carry on a conversation.Paula would be diagnosed as having which personality disorder?

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Paula's fear of embarrassment and avoidance of social situations indicates symptoms of avoidant personality disorder. Schizoid individuals tend to avoid social interaction altogether and lack interest in close relationships. Antisocial individuals have a disregard for the rights of others and violate societal norms. Histrionic individuals crave attention and often use dramatic behavior to get it.

Paula Would Love to Have Friends and Go to the Movies