_____ is characterized by difficulty establishing social ties, discomfort in social situations, and fear of being embarrassed or appearing foolish.
A) Paranoid personality disorder
B) Avoidant personality disorder
C) Histrionic personality disorder
D) Narcissistic personality disorder

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Avoidant personality disorder is characterized by a pervasive pattern of social inhibition, feelings of inadequacy, and hypersensitivity to negative evaluation, leading to significant difficulties in establishing social ties and discomfort in social situations due to fear of being embarrassed or appearing foolish.

_____ Is Characterized by Difficulty Establishing Social Ties, Discomfort in Social