An 18-year-old patient always obeys others and adapts his needs to the demands of the people on whom he depends. He excessively defers to their wishes and makes them responsible for his well being, cannot defend his interests and needs support from other people. Such a psychic profile has been formed in childhood, and remains unchanged, and hinders adaptation. What psychic disorder is observed in this patient?

Answer options

1. Anankastic personality disorder
2. Anxiety (avoidant) personality disorder
3. Psychopathy-like state
4. Dependent personality disorder
5. Markedly accentuated personality

Explanation

Dependent personality disorder (DPD) is an anxious personality disorder characterized by an inability to be alone. People with DPD develop symptoms of anxiety when they're not around others. They rely on other people for comfort, reassurance, advice, and support.