A 38-Year-Old Man Visits the Office for an Examination of Wrist

A 38-year-old man visits the office for an examination of wrist pain. He believes his ailments are caused by "typing all day, every day." The patient is a software developer who works from home to "avoid spending time conversing and connecting with coworkers." He seldom leaves his apartment and spends his free time on his computer, reading online forums about space travel and extraterrestrial life. When questioned about partnerships, he adds, "I've always preferred being alone." He had few companions and spent most of his childhood dissecting and reconstructing technological items. His affect is constrained, and his replies to queries are restricted. Which of the following is the most likely personality disorder in this patient?

A) Antisocial
B) Avoidant
C) Obsessive-compulsive
D) Paranoid
E) Schizoid
F) Schizotypal

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