Question

Name the type of personality disorder, in which a condition is marked by an over-reliance on other people to meet one’s emotional and physical needs.

Hint:

Tip: Think “dependence” — when someone cannot function without constant support from others, it is likely Dependent Personality Disorder.

Answer 1

Dependent Personality Disorder is a type of personality disorder where an individual shows a pervasive and excessive need to be taken care of by others.
People with this disorder often feel helpless and cannot make everyday decisions without an excessive amount of advice and reassurance from others.
They fear separation and have difficulty being alone, relying on others to meet both emotional and physical needs.
This can lead to submissive and clinging behaviors and an intense fear of abandonment.
Other options like Paranoid, Narcissistic, or Schizoid Personality Disorders do not specifically involve over-reliance on others to this degree.
Therefore, the correct choice is Dependent Personality Disorder.