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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 |