BCM
A: Pervasive distrust and suspiciousness of others such that their motives are interpreted as malevolent, beginning by early adulthood and present in variety of contexts, 4 or more of following:
1) Suspects, without sufficient basis, that others are exploiting, harming or deceiving him/her
2) Preoccupied with unjustified doubts about the loyalty or trustworthiness of friends or associates
3) Reluctant to confide in others because of unwarranted fear that info will be used maliciously against him/her
4) Reads hidden, demeaning, or threatening meanings into benign remarks or events
5) Persistently bears grudges
6) Perceives attacks on his/her character or reputation that are not apparent to others and is quick to react angrily or counterattack
7) Has recurrent suspicions, without justification, regarding fidelity of spouse or sexual partner
1) Suspects, without sufficient basis, that others are exploiting, harming or deceiving him/her
2) Preoccupied with unjustified doubts about the loyalty or trustworthiness of friends or associates
3) Reluctant to confide in others because of unwarranted fear that info will be used maliciously against him/her
4) Reads hidden, demeaning, or threatening meanings into benign remarks or events
5) Persistently bears grudges
6) Perceives attacks on his/her character or reputation that are not apparent to others and is quick to react angrily or counterattack
7) Has recurrent suspicions, without justification, regarding fidelity of spouse or sexual partner
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