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Paranoid personality disorder   

Overview | Symptoms | Treatment

Definition:

An unwarranted tendency to interpret the actions of other people as deliberately threatening or demeaning.

Causes and Risks

The cause of this disorder is unknown, but the incidence appears increased in families with a schizophrenic member.

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