Clients who have avoidant, dependent, and obsessive-compulsive personality disorders are typically characterized by which of the following behaviors?
A) Violent or aggressive behaviors
B) Dramatic or erratic behaviors
C) Anxious or overcontrolled behaviors
D) Manic or withdrawn behaviors
Ans: C
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Clients with Cluster C personality disorders, which include avoidant personality disorder, dependent personality disorder, and obsessive-compulsive personality disorder , are often anxious, tense, and overcontrolled.
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