Schizoid personality disorder (SPD) is a personality disorder characterized by a lack of interest in social relationships, a tendency towards a solitary lifestyle, secretiveness, emotional coldness, and apathy. Affected individuals may simultaneously demonstrate a rich, elaborate and exclusively internal fantasy world. SPD is not the same as schiz...
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(from the article `personality disorder`) ...disorder show a pervasive and unjustified mistrust and suspiciousness of others. They may be secretive or aggressive and are excessively sensitive ... In this disorder there is a disinclination to interact with others; the individual appears passive, aloof, and withdrawn, and there is a notab...
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An individual who is isolated, cold and indifferent. ... (27 Sep 1997) ...
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a personality disorder marked by withdrawal from social relationships and a restricted range of emotional experience and expression. An individual with a schizoid personality lacks the capacity for, or interest in, social relationships, is cold and aloof, consistently prefers solitary activities, appears to take pleasure ...
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Type: Term Definitions: 1. an enduring and pervasive pattern of behavior in adulthood characterized by social withdrawal, emotional coldness or aloofness or restriction, and indifference to others. 2. a DSM diagnosis that is established when the specific criteria are met. Synonyms: schizoid personality
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A disorder characterized by social withdrawal and restricted expression of emotions.
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