Nancy withdraws socially because of an intense fear of rejection.Wendy withdraws socially due to a lack of interest in interpersonal intimacy.If both women were diagnosed with personality disorders,what would they be

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Nancy's fear of rejection and withdrawal from social situations is typical of someone with an avoidant personality disorder, while Wendy's lack of interest in interpersonal intimacy suggests a schizoid personality disorder. Therefore, choice C is the best answer. Choice A (schizoid and paranoid) and choice D (avoidant and paranoid) do not fit Wendy's symptoms, and choice B (dependent and schizotypal) may fit Nancy's symptoms, but not Wendy's.

Nancy Withdraws Socially Because of an Intense Fear of Rejection