PsychologyAugust 22, 2026
schizoid
SKIZ-oyd
Definition
A personality trait characterized by a tendency toward social detachment, a limited range of emotional expression, and a preference for solitary activities.
Etymology
Derived from the Greek word 'skhizein' meaning 'to split' and the suffix '-oid' meaning 'resembling,' it was originally coined in the early 20th century to describe personality types exhibiting a detachment from social relationships.
In the news
The article lists schizoid tendencies among the various personality disorder traits analyzed to determine how they correlate with specific styles of humor.
People who favor dark humor tend to exhibit more problematic personality traits
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