Sarah is very sympathetic towards others, but has few friends because she is so afraid of rejection. She tends to stay at home, unless her family assures her that no one will criticize her. Sarah exhibits __________ personality disorder.

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Sarah's fear of rejection and avoidance of social situations suggests she may have avoidant personality disorder. Antisocial personality disorder is characterized by a disregard for the rights of others, while schizoid personality disorder is characterized by social detachment and lack of emotion. Neither of these disorders seems to fit Sarah's behavior as described.

Sarah Is Very Sympathetic Towards Others, but Has Few Friends