When Working with a Patient Diagnosed with Dependent Personality Disorder

question 1

Multiple Choice

When working with a patient diagnosed with dependent personality disorder, the therapist must be particularly careful that the patient does not

• A) take over the agenda of the sessions.
• B) become inconsistent in attending sessions.
• C) manipulate the therapist by being overly dramatic.
• D) become overly dependent on the therapist.

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Definitions:

Rational Model

A decision-making model based on logically working through options and choosing the most logical, efficient, and rational outcome.

Rational Model

A decision-making framework that assumes logical, systematic identification of goals, evaluation of alternatives, and selection based on maximizing utility.

Decision Errors

Mistakes made in the process of choosing between alternatives, often due to biases, inadequate information, or errors in judgment.

Decision Making

The process of selecting a course of action from among multiple alternatives to achieve a desired outcome.