Felix has been a worrier all of his life. When he was a child, he believed and followed the expression "step on a crack, break your mother's back." He is now a perfectionist and runs his daily routine based on an inflexible schedule. His environment is arranged very predictably; for example, all of his shirts must be neatly pressed and hung exactly four inches apart in his closet. His pursuit of perfection has become self-defeating rather than constructive. Felix would be diagnosed as having _____ personality disorder.

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Felix exhibits symptoms of obsessive-compulsive personality disorder, characterized by an excessive preoccupation with orderliness, perfectionism, and control, as well as an inability to delegate tasks or work with others unless they adhere to the same high standards. This personality disorder can be self-defeating and impair one's ability to function effectively in social and occupational settings. The other options do not fit Felix's symptoms as well.

Felix Has Been a Worrier All of His Life