Question

johnson prefers to play solo video games than interact with people in his free time. at work, he frequently eats alone and seems disinterested and cold when coworkers try to talk to him and is emotionless when he is critiqued or when someone shows interest in him. overall, he doesnt really have any friends and even rarely interacts with his family members. what is johnson most likely suffering from? a) avoidant personality disorder b) bipolar disorder c) dissociative identity disorder d) schizoid personality disorder

Explanation:

To determine Johnson's condition, we analyze each option:

• Option A (Avoidant personality disorder): Involves fear of rejection and social inhibition, but individuals still desire relationships. Johnson shows no desire for interaction, so A is incorrect.
• Option B (Bipolar disorder): Characterized by mood swings (mania and depression), not social detachment. Johnson's symptoms don't match, so B is incorrect.
• Option C (Dissociative identity disorder): Involves multiple distinct identities, which isn't indicated here. So C is incorrect.
• Option D (Schizoid personality disorder): Features a preference for solitude, emotional coldness, and lack of interest in social relationships. Johnson's behavior (solo games, eating alone, disinterest in others, few interactions) aligns with this.

Answer:

D) Schizoid personality disorder