An observer of a person diagnosed with dependent personality disorder might describe the individual as:
a. negative
b. clinging
c. socially inhibited
d. a loner
B
A person diagnosed with dependent personality disorder would be described by an observer as "clinging." In addition to being clinging, these people also tend to be submissive and have a deep fear of separation from the known. They are willing to do what others want, despite their own personal desires, particularly if those people will take care of them.
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