Sarah Finds It Very Difficult to Make Decisions, and Feels

question 11

Multiple Choice

Sarah finds it very difficult to make decisions, and feels that she desperately needs others to assume responsibility for important aspects of her life. She accepted a job as a store clerk after asking her husband what job he felt she was best suited for. Judging from this description, which personality disorder is Sarah most likely to have?

• A) avoidant
• B) schizotypal
• C) borderline
• D) narcissistic
• E) dependent

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Definitions:

Principal

The original sum of money borrowed in a loan, or the amount of the investment, excluding any interest or growth.

Present Value

The present value of an anticipated sum of money or series of cash flows, considering a certain return rate.

Discounting

The process of determining the present value of a payment or a stream of payments that will be received in the future.