Tony is very rigid and inflexible and has serious difficulties in his interactions with his family and co-workers. If Tony has a psychological disorder, he is MOST likely to be diagnosed as having a(n) _____ disorder.

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Tony's symptoms of rigidity, inflexibility, and difficulties in interactions suggest a personality disorder, as these are characteristic features of such disorders. Personality disorders involve enduring patterns of inner experience and behavior that deviate markedly from the expectations of the individual's culture, are pervasive and inflexible, have an onset in adolescence or early adulthood, are stable over time, and lead to distress or impairment.

Tony Is Very Rigid and Inflexible and Has Serious Difficulties