Ep 38: Unpacking Schizoid Subtypes | A Critical Look

In this episode of The Personality Couch, we (licensed clinical psychologists Doc Bok and Doc Fish) take a critical look at the subtypes of schizoid personality, critiquing existing definitions and theories, particularly the 6 subtypes of Dr. Theodore Millon. We explore his mild, moderate, and severe subtypes: the Reserved Apathetic, Introspectively Apathetic, Remotely Asocial, Languidly Asocial, Depersonalized Schizoid, and Affectless Schizoid. We propose our own 5 subtypes and invite our schizoid listeners and viewers to share which type they identify with the most!

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Chapters

• 00:00 Introduction & Schizoid Personality Recap
• 02:21 Historical Subtypes - Brief Review
• 03:09 Akhtar’s Covert & Overt Schizoid
• 05:08 Understanding Millon’s Personality Theory
• 07:51 Millon’s Mild Subtype: The Reserved Apathetic
• 10:32 Millon’s Mild Subtype: The Introspectively Apathetic
• 12:15 Millon’s Moderate Subtype: The Remotely Asocial
• 14:34 Millon’s Moderate Subtype: The Languidly Asocial
• 16:52 Millon’s Severe Subtype: The Depersonalized Schizoid
• 19:16 Millon’s Severe Subtype: The Affectless Schizoid
• 22:04 Doc Bok & Fish Subtype: The Master Masker
• 25:19 Doc Bok & Fish Subtype: The Quietly Antisocial
• 27:38 Doc Bok & Fish Subtype: The Depressive Schizoid
• 30:08 Doc Bok & Fish Subtype: The Slothy Schizoid
• 32:03 Doc Bok & Fish Subtype: The Scattered Professor
• 34:25 Conclusion and Listener Engagement