Asked by Emily Thayer on Apr 24, 2024

Greg is often characterized as "marching to a different drummer" or acting original and somewhat idiosyncratically. What is an exaggerated version of Greg's tendencies?

A) schizotypal
B) obsessive-compulsive
C) borderline
D) histrionic

Schizotypal

Relating to or denoting a personality disorder marked by severe social anxiety, thought disorder, paranoid ideation, derealization, transient psychosis, and often unconventional beliefs.

Idiosyncratically

In a manner that is peculiar or unique to an individual; distinctly characteristic of a particular person.

Obsessive-compulsive

A disorder characterized by uncontrollable, recurring thoughts (obsessions) and behaviors (compulsions) that the individual feels the urge to repeat.

  • Apprehend the specifications for personality disorders as enumerated in the DSM-5 and assess the challenges of the DSM's historical development.