Personality/Social Psychology Disorder: Avoidant Personality Disorder (AVPD)

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Personality disorders (PDs) manifest extreme personality attributes that interfere with the individual’s routine life and create significant functional limitations, suffering, or both. They are widespread and are commonly experienced in virtually all healthcare forms. Elsa (Anna’s sister) can be diagnosed with a personality disorder per the DSM-IV. Elsa demonstrates behaviors that satisfy the criteria for Avoidant Personality Disorder (AVPD). In her childhood, Elsa was informed that her powers were increasingly detrimental and needed to be concealed. She becomes afraid that she could potentially hurt her close friends and peers, making her believe that she is insufficient to be herself. AVPD is characterized by personal inadequacy feelings and fear of rejection, making the individual want to avoid social interaction, and is typically linked to significant levels of impairment, disability, and ...