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biggirl4568

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Compare and contrast avoidant and schizoid personality disorders.
 
  What will be an ideal response?

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Which of the following is true of opposite sex alters in DID?
 
  A) They are quite common.
  B) When they do occur, they usually assume the role of host.
  C) They occur most commonly when sexual abuse has occurred.
  D) They are rare.



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Answer to Question 1

While both disorders are characterized by a lack of social contact, the motivation behind
the exhibited social isolation differs. Avoidant individuals are too frightened to initiate
relationships. Although alone, the avoidant personality very much wants to be with others
but is afraid of rejection. Schizoid individuals are alone because they have no desire to be
with others and are emotionally uninvolved.

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biggirl4568

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Reply 2 on: Jun 22, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review


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Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Excellent

 

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