Joe is described by his friends as being very "anal." His desk is always as neat as possible. His shirts are ironed to be wrinkle free, and his shoes must be lined up perfectly in his closet. If any of these things are not "just so," he finds it very distressing. Joe might be best diagnosed with ________ personality disorder.

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Joe's behavior is consistent with obsessive-compulsive personality disorder, which is characterized by a preoccupation with orderliness, perfectionism, and control, and a need for things to be done in a specific way. This differs from obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), which involves specific intrusive thoughts and accompanying compulsive behaviors that interfere with daily functioning. Histrionic and narcissistic personality disorders are not consistent with Joe's behavior, and while borderline personality disorder may involve perfectionism, it also involves identity disturbance and unstable relationships, which are not mentioned in the description of Joe.

Joe Is Described by His Friends as Being Very "Anal