Question

John got a bonus at his job, but all he can think of is "there must be some crazy reason I got a promotion—they want something from me and I don’t trust them!"

He may likely be diagnosed with which of the following?

A) Schizotypal personality disorder
B) Schizoid personality disorder
C) Antisocial personality disorder
D) Paranoid personality disorder

Answer 1

D) Paranoid personality disorder

Step-by-step explanation:

Paranoid personality disorder: The paranoid personality disorder is also referred to as PPD, and is defined as a mental illness distinguished by a pervasive, generalized mistrust in other person, paranoid delusion, and long-lasting suspiciousness in the absence of any suspicion. This is classified in a group of conditions named eccentric personality disorders.

Symptoms of PPD:

1. Being hypersensitive to any sort of criticism.

2. Doubting on the loyalty of another person.

3. Socially isolated.

4. Quick in getting hostile and angry.

5. Beliefs that other people have hidden motives from them.