Maxine lives by herself in a quiet housing development. She avoids contact with all her neighbors and will only leave the house when no one is outside. If Maxine happens to see someone out and about, she will lower her eyes and go another direction. When assessing the client, what kind of personality disorder is she most likely displaying?
A)Anti-social Personality Disorder
B)Avoidant Personality Disorder
C)Depressive Disorder
D)Bi-Polar Disorder

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Maxine suffers from Avoidant Personality Disorder, as apparent with the pattern of social inhibition, sensitivity to negative evaluation, feelings of inadequacy, and avoidance of social interaction. People with this disorder consider themselves to be personally unappealing and fear being rejected, ridiculed, or humiliated.

Maxine Lives by Herself in a Quiet Housing Development