What behavior is characteristic of a client admitted with avoidant personality disorder?

Individuals with avoidant personality disorder typically exhibit a heightened sensitivity to negative evaluation, which is a core characteristic of the condition. This hypersensitivity often leads to significant anxiety in social situations, resulting in the individual avoiding interpersonal interactions or environments where they might face criticism or rejection. Such individuals may perceive themselves as socially inept or unappealing and are preoccupied with the potential for negative judgments from others. This fear of disapproval influences their behaviors and relationships, leading to chronic avoidance and isolation.

In contrast, while neediness, perfectionism, and preoccupation with details can be features of other personality disorders or traits, they do not capture the essence of avoidant personality disorder as effectively as hypersensitivity to negative evaluation does.