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Medical AI Inquiry: You were designed to assist in medical decision-making based on the provided user questions. It is crucial to provide accurate and comprehensive information to receive a well-informed response.
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A 17-year-old girl is brought into the clinic by her mother who is concerned that she may be depressed. The mother states that her daughter feels unattractive and does not fit into any of the social groups at school. When talking to the patient, it is discovered that she mostly avoids the kids in school because of fear of rejection. She usually keeps to herself and says she hasn’t involved herself in any group activities since elementary school. The patient’s mother is worried that this kind of behavior might continue or worsen if it progresses into her college years. Which of the following is the most likely diagnosis in this patient?
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Avoidant personality disorder