Everyone that meets Vernon is struck by his extremely odd behaviors, such as wearing his special cap that keeps "evil spirits" away and his sculptures made of hub caps that will help to attract UFOs. Although the doctor does not consider him to be actively psychotic (at this time),Vernon's thought patterns are disturbed to the point he is unable to hold down a job. Vernon would be diagnosed as having which personality disorder?
A)schizotypal
B)borderline
C)histrionic
D)antisocial

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Vernon exhibits behaviors and beliefs that are odd or eccentric, such as wearing a special cap to keep "evil spirits" away and creating sculptures to attract UFOs, without being actively psychotic. These characteristics align with schizotypal personality disorder, which involves discomfort in close relationships, cognitive or perceptual distortions, and eccentric behavior.

Everyone That Meets Vernon Is Struck by His Extremely Odd