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A pervasive pattern of detachment from social relationships and a
restricted range of expression of emotions in interpersonal
settings, beginning by early adulthood and present in a variety of
contexts, as indicated by four (or more) of the following:
- neither desires nor enjoys close relationships, including
being part of a family
- almost always chooses solitary activities
- has little, if any, interest in having sexual experiences with
another person
- takes pleasure in few, if any, activities
- lacks close friends or confidants other than first-degree
relatives
- appears indifferent to the praise or criticism of others
- shows emotional coldness, detachment, or flattened affectivity
Does not occur exclusively during the course of Schizophrenia, a
Mood Disorder With Psychotic Features, another Psychotic Disorder,
or a Pervasive Developmental Disorder and is not due to the direct
physiological effects of a general medical condition. Note: If
criteria are met prior to the onset of Schizophrenia, add
"Premorbid," e.g., "Schizoid Personality Disorder
(Premorbid)."
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