Read the passage below and answer the question that follows.Jake is continually laughing at other co-workers when they express feelings of frustration about work. He often sits by himself and ignores requests for assistance when others ask him to help. Jake also does not participate in any work-related extracurricular activities. Based on this information, Jake most likely has __________ personality disorder.

Jake’s behavior suggests detachment from social relationships and little interest in participating with coworkers. Schizoid personality disorder is associated with social isolation and limited emotional involvement with others, making “schizoid” the best fit. Avoidant personality disorder is more centered on fear of rejection, while the passage does not describe that fear.

AI-written and checked against the verified answer.