Although suspicious of co-workers, people with _________ personality disorder can _________.
A) paranoid; generally maintain employment
B) dependent; work in a sheltered setting
C) paranoid; have trouble with co-workers and thus have difficulty remaining employed
D) obsessive-compulsive; generally work in isolation in highly technical jobs

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Individuals with paranoid personality disorder may be suspicious of others, including co-workers, but they are often able to maintain employment despite these concerns. This is because their suspiciousness is often focused on general mistrust of others rather than specific fears of being harmed or betrayed by co-workers. The other options (B, C, and D) do not accurately reflect the characteristics of paranoid personality disorder.

Although Suspicious of Co-Workers, People with _________ Personality Disorder Can