A person appears at your practice for treatment. The person describes a long-standing history of believing in omens and telepathy; reports having few friends; and shows odd, inappropriate affect, such as laughing when saying something serious. What personality disorder does this patient most likely have?

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This patient's description most closely matches the criteria for schizotypal personality disorder, which includes a belief in magical thinking, odd beliefs or behavior, and social isolation. The inappropriate affective expression is also consistent with this disorder. The other options (schizoid, paranoid, and histrionic) do not fit all of the patient's symptoms as well.

A Person Appears at Your Practice for Treatment