Abby Suffers from Extremely Low Self-Confidence and Always Places Everyone

question 580

Multiple Choice

Abby suffers from extremely low self-confidence and always places everyone else's needs ahead of her own. Abby's behavior fits the description of which type of personality disorder?

• A)paranoid
• B)histrionic
• C)schizotypal
• D)dependent

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Definitions:

Self-Esteem

An individual's sense of their own value and worth, or the degree to which they respect and feel confident about themselves.

Egocentrism

Egocentrism is the inability to differentiate between one's own perspective and someone else's perspective, often seen in early childhood development phases but can appear in behavior at any age.

Perfectionist Children

Children who exhibit a tendency to set excessively high standards for themselves and strive for flawlessness.

Helplessness

A psychological condition where an individual believes they have no power to effect change or influence events in their favor, often leading to passivity or depression.