Theresa Blake exhibits a pervasive pattern on extreme inability to act independently of

her boyfriend, Roger. She is unable to take responsibility for her life choices and feels
helpless when she is alone. Theresa will go to great lengths to avoid taking and/or
assuming positions of responsibility and leadership in her job at the post office. Her
indecision is much more extreme than just being indecisive or unable to decide what to
have for lunch. What is so striking is Theresa’s inability to expedite decision-making
without tremendous of advice and reassurance from Roger. These behaviors are
indicative of _______________ personality disorder?



a) Avoidant
b) Dependent
c) Obsessive compulsive
d) Histrionic


b)

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