Don's co-workers perceive him to be very suspicious and family members have described him as "constantly angry." Many of his neighbors have moved because they have gotten tired of his frequent angry outbursts, which often result from his belief that something is wrong in the neighborhood. After years of coaxing, his family prevails upon him to seek help at the mental health clinic. On which Axis of DSM-IV-TR would his condition be diagnosed?

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Don's symptoms suggest a personality disorder, which is diagnosed on Axis II of the DSM-IV-TR. Personality disorders are characterized by enduring patterns of behavior and inner experience that deviate markedly from the expectations of the individual's culture.

Don's Co-Workers Perceive Him to Be Very Suspicious and Family