Karl Relies on His Wife to Make Every Decision, from What

question 127

Multiple Choice

Karl relies on his wife to make every decision, from what kind of suits he should buy to which people at work he should get to know better. He feels that he must rely heavily on his wife because he feels he is not competent to carry out these tasks. Which of the following personality disorders would fit Karl?

• A)Schizoid
• B)Avoidant
• C)Dependent
• D)Borderline

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