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Exhibit little need of companion ship, and
are most comfortable alone |
Neither desire nor enjoy close
relationships, including being part of a
family; have no close friends or confidants
(or only one) other than first-degree
relatives |
Tend to be self-contained, not requiring
interaction with others in order to enjoy
experiences or live their lives |
Almost always choose solitary activities |
Even-tempered, dispassionate, calm,
unflappable, and rarely sentimental |
Rarely, if ever, claim or appear to
experience strong emotions, such as anger
or joy |
Little driven by sexual needs, and while
they can enjoy sex, do not suffer in its
absence |
Little if any desire to have sexual
experiences with another person |
Tend to be unswayed by either praise or
criticism and can confidently come to
terms with their own behavior |
Indifferent to the praise and criticism of
others; display constricted affects, e.g., are
aloof, cold, and rarely reciprocate gestures
or facial expressions, such as smiles or
nods |