Lamont is an interstate truck driver. Many people consider him a loner. Lamont is indifferent to the idea of marriage, shows no emotions, and does not seem to desire social contact. If we assume Lamont's problem is long-standing, which of the following diagnoses would be most appropriate?

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Lamont's lack of desire for social interaction, indifference to marriage, and emotional detachment are all consistent with the diagnosis of Schizoid personality disorder. This disorder is characterized by a pervasive pattern of detachment from social relationships and a restricted range of emotional expression.

Lamont Is an Interstate Truck Driver