Marty Is Moody, Manipulative, Unstable, Lacks a Clear Sense of Identity

question 231

Multiple Choice

Marty is moody, manipulative, unstable, lacks a clear sense of identity, and often clings to others. He wants to have close relationships but is unable to do so because he is untrusting of others. Marty is suffering from __________ personality disorder.

• A) antisocial
• B) avoidant
• C) dependent
• D) borderline

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Definitions:

Mary Ainsworth

A developmental psychologist known for her work on attachment theory, particularly the Strange Situation procedure to assess infant attachment styles.

Attachment Differences

Attachment differences refer to the variations in how individuals form and maintain emotional bonds with others, influenced by early experiences, personality, and social interactions.

Erik Erikson

A developmental psychologist known for his theory on the psychosocial development of humans.

Temperament

The aspects of an individual's personality, such as introversion or extroversion, that are believed to be innate rather than learned.