Patients Diagnosed with Dependent Personality Disorders Behave Submissively and Cling

question 3

Multiple Choice

Patients diagnosed with dependent personality disorders behave submissively and cling to others.What is the best explanation of this behavior?

• A) The patients are afraid of being alone or functioning without direction.
• B) The patients adhere to strict standards and fear failure.
• C) The patients have little regard for the rights of others.
• D) The patients are suspicious of the motives of others.

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