schizoid personality


schizoid personality disorder

1. an enduring and pervasive pattern of behavior in adulthood characterized by social withdrawal, emotional coldness or aloofness or restriction, and indifference to others. 2. a DSM diagnosis that is established when the specific criteria are met. Synonym(s): schizoid personality

schiz·oid per·son·al·i·ty

, schizoid personality disorder (skiz'oyd pĕr'sŏn-al'i-tē, dis-ōr'dĕr) An enduring and pervasive pattern of behavior in adulthood characterized by social withdrawal, emotional coldness or aloofness or restriction, and indifference to others.

schizoid personality

A term describing people who are withdrawn, solitary, socially isolated, often appearing cold and aloof and sometimes eccentric. About 10% of people of this personality type develop overt SCHIZOPHRENIA.