When Working with a Patient Diagnosed with Dependent Personality Disorder

question 57

Multiple Choice

When working with a patient diagnosed with dependent personality disorder, what must the therapist be particularly careful about?

• A)that the patient does not behave seductively toward the therapist
• B)that the patient does not avoid attending sessions
• C)that the patient does not rely on the therapist for decision making
• D)that the patient does not manipulate the therapist with flattery

Recognize the application and limits of programmed decision-making.

Identify the characteristics and applications of rules and standard operating procedures in decision making.

Comprehend the influence of organizational hierarchy on the nature of problems encountered.

Recognize the implications of cognitive biases in decision-making processes.

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