Henry lives in an apartment with several tenants. He avoids all contact with his neighbors and does not have any friends. When Henry sees a neighbor coming down the hall, he will turn and go the other direction to evade simple conversation or eye contact. His life is very lonely and he makes no effort to rectify the situation. What kind of personality disorder does Henry suffer from?
A)Anti-social personality disorder
B)Avoidant personality disorder
C)Depressive disorder
D)Bi-polar disorder

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Henry suffers from Avoidant Personality Disorder, as apparent with the pattern of social inhibition, feelings of inadequacy, sensitivity to negative evaluation, and avoidance of social interaction. People with this disorder consider themselves to be personally unappealing and fear being ridiculed, humiliated, or rejected. Avoidant Personality Disorder is first recognized in early childhood and associated with rejection by peers or parents.

Henry Lives in an Apartment with Several Tenants