DAD Spectrum (Dependent)

Which normal "style" of the DAD spectrum is characterized by having a considerably high level of trust in other people?

Agreeing style

Which DAD subtype displays their childlike preferences to obtain the security of someone they see as strong and competent?

Immature-attached

Freud believed the dependent personality was associated with which stage?

Oral

Which bipolarity is balanced among those on the DAD spectrum?

Pleasure-pain

Ginger has been diagnosed as "dependent" and puts her narcissistic husband on a pedestal. She believes his multiple college degrees and successful career give him justification to disrespect her and others. Which psychological defense is she using?

Idealization

The earliest formulations of the dependent personality (Kraeplin and Schneider) viewed someone with the disorder as

Weak-willed

The classic "yes man" is consistent with which DAD subtype?

Accommodating-deferential

DAD and histrionic are similar on which bipolarity?

Both display a strong "other" tendency as opposed to "self"

The "putting aside" defense mechanism often used by a dependent by putting aside their autonomy, values, and personal identity is called...

Introjection

A "tiger mom" is consistent with which personality subtype on the DAD spectrum?

Selflessly attached (becomes entirely absorbed in child's life)

A child on the DAD spectrum may experience heightened...

Separation anxiety