Which feature best distinguishes schizoid personality disorder from avoidant personality disorder?
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Correct answer: Schizoid clients lack desire for relationships; avoidant clients desire them but fear rejection
Schizoid individuals are detached and prefer solitude, while avoidant individuals long for relationships but avoid them due to fear.
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