Jimmy De Souza Has Been Identified with Dependent Personality Disorder

question 29

Multiple Choice

Jimmy de Souza has been identified with dependent personality disorder. As his social worker, you learn he has just lost his closest friend due to a sudden, unexpected death from a skiing accident. How would you expect James to deal with this loss?

• A)He will make urgent attempts to avoid future close relationships
• B)He will come to the conclusion that his friend really wasn't good enough for him
• C)He will find ways to forget about his friend
• D)He will immediately try to find another close friend

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