Farah is contemplating divorce because her husband is weak, clingy, and insecure. He demands her constant and undivided attention and is jealous of her other interests and friends. In the given scenario, Farah's husband most likely has a(n) _____

A) dependent personality disorder
B) antisocial personality disorder
C) schizoid personality disorder
D) obsessive-compulsive personality disorder


Ans: A) dependent personality disorder

Sociology

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