ICD-10 Classification of Mental and Behavioural Disorders, World Health Organization, Geneva, 1992
Definition | Diagnostic Guidelines | DCR-10 Criteria
No definition available No guidelines available
At least four of the following must be present:
| 1. Anxiety | Persistent and pervasive feelings of tension and apprehension |
| 2. Inferiority feelings | Belief that one is socially inept, personally unappealing, or inferior to others |
| 3. Fear of rejection | Excessive preoccupation with being criticized or rejected in social situations |
| 4. Afraid to trust | Unwillingness to become involved with people unless certain of being liked |
| 5. Restricted life | Restrictions in lifestyle because of need for physical security |
| 6. Social avoidance | Avoidance of social or occupational activities that involve significant interpersonal contact, because of fear of criticism, disapproval, or rejection |
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