The DSM criteria for Schizoid personality disorder are:

• A pervasive pattern of detachment from social relationships and a restricted range of expression of emotions in interpersonal settings, beginning in early adulthood and present in a variety of contexts
  • Neither desires nor enjoys close relationships, including being part of a family
  • Almost always chooses

The DSM criteria for antisocial personality disorder are:

• A pervasive pattern of disregard for and violation of the rights of others occurring since age 15 years
  • Failure to conform to social norms with respect to lawful behaviours as indicated by repeatedly performing acts that are grounds for arrest
  • Deceitfulness
  • Impulsivity or failure

The DSM criteria for histironic personality disorder are:

• A pervasive pattern of excessive emotionality and attention seeking, beginning by early adulthood and present in a variety of contexts
  • Is uncomfortable in situations in which (s)he is not the centre of attention
  • Interaction with others is often characterized by inappropriate sexually seductive or provocative

The DSM criteria for avoidant personality disorder are:

• A pervasive pattern of social inhibition, feelings of inadequacy, and hypersensitivity to negative evaluations, beginning by early adulthood and present in a variety of contexts
  • Avoids occupational activities that involve significant interpersonal contact, because of fears of criticism, disapproval, or rejection
  • Is unwilling to

The DSM criteria for obsessive-compulsive personality disorder are:

• A pervasive pattern of preoccupation with orderliness, perfectionism, and mental and interpersonal control, at the expense of flexibility, openness, and efficiency, beginning by early adulthood and present in a variety of contexts
  • Is preoccupied with details, rules, lists, order, organization, or schedules to the extent