Question

A mistreated child who is startled at any noise and is continually looking around to see who is coming up to them is showing symptoms of :

Answer 1

I would say, paranoia. Or maybe introvertedness, I do not know the correct medical term for it. Or abuse

Step-by-step explanation:

They could have been abused if they are jumping at every little sound because they have been hit several ties. They could be paranoid that someone is out to get them. It could also be he doesn't want people coming over for fear they will do bad things.