Lecture 10: Dependent Personality Disorder

high agreeableness and neuroticism

what are the two primary traits of dependent disorder?

clinician biases

why is it more common to be diagnosed women?

early, 5

A. A pervasive and excessive need to be taken care of that leads to submissive and clinging behavior and fears of separation, beginning by _____ adulthood and present in a variety of contexts as indicated by _____ or more of the following 8 symptoms

advice, reassurance

A1. Has difficulty making everyday decisions without an excessive amount of _____ and _____ from others

major

A2. Needs others to assume responsibility for most _____ areas of his or her life

disagreement

A3. Has difficulty expressing ______ with others because of fear or loss of support or approval

initiating

A4. Has difficulty ______ projects or doing things on his or her own (because of a lack of self confidence in judgement or abilities rather than a lack of motivation or energy)

things

A5. Goes to excessive lengths to obtain nurturance and support from others, to the point of volunteering to do _____ that are unpleasant

uncomfortable

A6. Feels __________ or helpless when alone because of exaggerated fears of being unable to care for him/herself

care, support

A7. Urgently seeks another relationship as a source of ______ and _______ when a close relationship ends

unrealistically

A8. Is _________ preoccupied with fears of being left to take care of him/herself

insecure

Another phrase for dependent is:

early adulthood

age of onset of dependent disorder?

chronic

course of dependent disorder?

excessive, unreasonable

fears for dependent disorder but be _______ and ________

CBT

treatment used for Dependent Disorder?

.5

prevalence?

1:1

sex ratio of dependent disorder?

APD

similar to those with _____ in their feelings of inadequacy, sensitivity to criticism and need for reassurance. However those with avoidant personality disorder response to these feelings by avoiding relationships while those with dependent personality disorder respond by clinging to relationships

authoritarian

those with a genetic predisposition to this disorder are especially prone to the negative effects of parents who are _________ and over protective

frequently

unlike other disorders, people with dependent disorder _______ seek treatment