Ebony has been dating Bradley for about 3 months, but he is getting tired of some of her tendencies. She never wants to make any decisions – where to go for dinner, what movie to see, which family member to visit – and always asks him to choose for them

He doesn't mind getting his way, but he sometimes wonders if his choices really make her happy. Despite his efforts to change things, Ebony seems to have no ability to make choices for herself. Ebony might be suffering from __________ personality disorder.
a. schizotypal
b. obsessive-compulsive
c. borderline
d. dependent


Answer: D

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