Gwendolyn is a 34-year-old unmarried woman, who relies on her parents to take care of her. She refuses to move out because she has an extreme lack of self-confidence and feels that her parents do a better job of structuring her life than does anyone else. Which personality disorder does Gwendolyn most likely have?

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Gwendolyn's reliance on her parents and lack of self-confidence are characteristic of dependent personality disorder, where individuals have a pervasive need to be taken care of and fear separation.

Gwendolyn Is a 34-Year-Old Unmarried Woman, Who Relies on Her