NURS 6501: Final Exam: Please contact Assignment Samurai for help with NURS 6501: Final Exam or any other assignment. Email: assignmentsamurai@gmail.com Which of the following personality disorders is considered a Cluster C disorder? Group of answer choices

• Histrionic personality disorder
• Antisocial personality disorder
• Avoidant personality disorder
• Paranoid personality disorder

The correct answer is: Avoidant personality disorder   Explanation: Personality disorders are grouped into three clusters based on similar characteristics:

• Cluster A (Odd/Eccentric):
  • Paranoid, Schizoid, Schizotypal
• Cluster B (Dramatic/Emotional/Erratic):
  • Antisocial, Borderline, Histrionic, Narcissistic
• Cluster C (Anxious/Fearful):
  • Avoidant, Dependent, Obsessive-Compulsive

Key Features of Avoidant Personality Disorder (Cluster C):

• Social inhibition due to fear of rejection/criticism.
• Feelings of inadequacy and hypersensitivity to negative evaluation.
• Avoids interpersonal interactions despite a desire for connection (unlike Schizoid PD).

Why Not the Others?

• Histrionic (Cluster B): Excessive emotionality and attention-seeking.
• Antisocial (Cluster B): Disregard for others’ rights, impulsivity, deceitfulness.
• Paranoid (Cluster A): Distrust and suspicion of others’ motives.

Thus, Avoidant PD is the only Cluster C disorder listed.