In this episode of The Personality Couch, we (licensed clinical psychologists Doc Bok and Doc Fish) answer your most-asked questions about schizoid personality. We address misconceptions about schizoid and settle its pronunciation debate (is it skii-zoid or skitz-oid?). We also explore the significant role (or not) of maternal relationships in schizoid’s development. Relatedly, we take a critical look at emotional expression, where we discuss the impact of gender expectations, and the nuanced understanding of fear of intrusion. We further explore power dynamics at play in schizoid behavior, their expression of anger, and how this personality navigates our highly social world.

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Chapters
00:00 Introduction to Schizoid Personality
00:50 Pronunciation of Schizoid
04:19 How The Hosts Know About Schizoid
09:54 The Role of Masking in Schizoid Personalities
13:16 Gender Differences in Schizoid Expression
14:46 Does Mom Really Matter?
16:52 Alternative Pathways to Schizoid Development
24:04 Power Dynamics, Fear, & Control in Schizoid Behavior
30:00 Anger & Emotional Expression in Schizoids
34:02 Schizoid & The Big 5 Personality (OCEAN)
35:18 Schizoids & Raisins
37:05 Conclusion & Final Thoughts