Dependent Personality Disorder Is Often Defined as the Need to Be

Multiple Choice

Dependent personality disorder is often defined as the need to be taken care of by others. Individuals with this problem have low levels of confidence in their own intelligence and abilities. How is dependent personality disorder different from avoidant personality disorder?

A) Dependent personalities are oversensitive to criticism.
B) Avoidant personalities fear rejection and will withdrawal.
C) Dependent personalities are passive and nonassertive.
D) Avoidant personalities are easily influenced and taken advantage of.