Jeff is an unforgiving perfectionist who would rather deliver work a week late than turn in a project with even minor mistakes. In fact, he spends so much time working that he never has time for anything else. Jeff is known to be rigid, inflexible, and stubborn, and he never compromises. Which of the following diagnoses accounts for Jeff’s personality?
(A) histrionic personality disorder
(B) narcissistic personality disorder
(C) obsessive-compulsive personality disorder
(D) schizoid personality disorder

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Answer:

(C) obsessive-compulsive personality disorder

Explanation:

Obsessive-compulsive personality disorder (OCPD) is  a disorder of personality distinguished by severe perfection, order and cleanness.

The features of people with OCPD are:  

  • They discover it difficult to express their emotions.
  • Trouble forming strong relationships with others and retaining them.
  • They work hard, however their fascination with perfection can render them ineffective.
  • They are often confronted with social isolation.