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442. Which of the following characterizes paranoid personality disorder?

(A) Unstable moods
(B) Lack of social relationships
(C) Lack of conscience
(D) Inaccurate sense of self-worth
(E) Extreme suspiciousness and mistrust of other people

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Answer (E) Extreme suspiciousness and mistrust of other people characterizes paranoid personality disorder, defined by persistent distrust and interpreting others' motives as malevolent. Option E.

Step-by-step explanation:

The correct answer to the question regarding the characteristic of paranoid personality disorder is (E) Extreme suspiciousness and mistrust of other people.

Paranoid personality disorder is typified by a pervasive distrust and suspicion of others. Individuals with this disorder often interpret the motives of others as malevolent, starting in early adulthood and present in a variety of contexts.

They may not have a lack of social relationships or lack of conscience per se, but these aspects of their life can be affected by their extreme suspicion. Unstable moods, inaccurate sense of self-worth, and lack of social relationships are more indicative of other personality disorders or psychological issues. So option E.

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