Read this response and predict the preceding dialog. Another difference is that social phobia is the "fear of social circumstances" whereas AvPD is better described as an "aversion to intimacy" in relationships.

Conversation transcript:
[-] What is the controversy about?.
[-] There is controversy as to whether avoidant personality disorder (AvPD) is distinct from generalized social anxiety disorder..
[-] Are there any other interesting aspects about this article?.
[-] Both have similar diagnostic criteria and may share a similar causation, subjective experience, course, treatment and identical underlying personality features, such as shyness..
[-] Is there anything else that is note worthy ?.
[-] It is contended by some that they are merely different conceptualisations of the same disorder, where avoidant personality disorder may represent the more severe form..
[-] Why is it more severe?.
[-] In particular, those with AvPD experience not only more severe social phobia symptoms, but are also more depressed and more functionally impaired than patients with generalized social phobia alone..
[-] Do they have any other symptoms?.
[-] But they show no differences in social skills or performance on an impromptu speech..
[-] What are some other differences between both disorders?.
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