Paula would love to have friends and go to the movies and parties, but she just knows that she would embarrass herself in these situations by not wearing the "right" clothes or not being able to carry on a conversation.Paula would be diagnosed as having a(n) _____ personality disorder.

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Paula's fear of being embarrassed and her avoidance of social situations suggest avoidant personality disorder. Schizoid personality disorder is characterized by a lack of interest in social relationships, while antisocial personality disorder involves a disregard for the rights of others and a history of criminal behavior. Histrionic personality disorder is characterized by attention-seeking behavior, which does not fit with Paula's avoidance of social situations.

Paula Would Love to Have Friends and Go to the Movies