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Which of the following disorders is most commonly cooccurring with paranoid personality disorder?
Which of the following disorders is most commonly cooccurring with paranoid personality disorder?
- Obsessive-compulsive
- Schizotypal (correct)
- Antisocial
- Histrionic
What is the prevalence estimate for paranoid personality disorder based on the National Epidemiologic Survey on Alcohol and Related Conditions data?
What is the prevalence estimate for paranoid personality disorder based on the National Epidemiologic Survey on Alcohol and Related Conditions data?
- 6.7%
- 2.3%
- 4.4% (correct)
- 1.5%
What are some common symptoms of paranoid personality disorder in childhood and adolescence?
What are some common symptoms of paranoid personality disorder in childhood and adolescence?
- Solitariness, poor peer relationships, and social anxiety (correct)
- Excessive shyness, fearfulness, and timidity
- Hyperactivity, impulsivity, and distractibility
- Poor memory, difficulty with problem-solving, and low IQ
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Co-occurring Disorders
- Schizotypal personality disorder is the disorder that most commonly co-occurs with paranoid personality disorder.
Prevalence of Paranoid Personality Disorder
- Based on the National Epidemiologic Survey on Alcohol and Related Conditions (NESARC) data, the prevalence estimate for paranoid personality disorder is approximately 2.3-4.4%.
Childhood and Adolescent Symptoms
- During childhood and adolescence, common symptoms of paranoid personality disorder include:
- Hypervigilance to the actions and intentions of others
- Mistrust of others
- Suspicions of peers and adults
- Difficulty understanding social cues
- Tendency to perceive slights or injustices where none may exist
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