Question

Jesse Jones often hides valuable objects around his house and later accuses his family of stealing them whenever he cannot find them. He trusts no one, not even his wife or daughters. Jesse always keeps the curtains closed everywhere in his house because he is sure his neighbors are trying to spy on him. His relationship with his wife is very fragile as he is always accusing her of being unfaithful and cheating on him. Jesses behavior most closely resembles which personality disorder?

a) Avoidant personality disorder
b) Schizoid personality disorder
c) Paranoid personality disorder
d) Schizotypal personality disorder

Answer 1

paranoid personality disorder

Answer 2

c) Paranoid personality disorder

Step-by-step explanation:

Paranoid personality disorder is characterized by an excess of distrust on the part of the individual and suspicions about others, in which their intentions are most often interpreted as malicious. Jesse Jones exhibits this behavior, so we can say that he probably has paranoid personality disorder.

This disorder usually occurs in early adulthood and may be caused by hereditary factors and childhood experiences. Treatment is with psychotherapy sessions and in some cases medication administration may be required.