With respect to gender differences in the diagnosis of personality disorders, Pantony and Caplan (1991) point out that
A) men and women are equally likely to be diagnosed with dependent personality disorder.
B) men and women are equally likely to be diagnosed with antisocial personality disorder.
C) men are more likely to be diagnosed with antisocial personality disorder and women are more likely to be diagnosed with dependent personality disorder.
D) gender does not appear to play role in the development or diagnosis of any particular personality disorder.
E) men are more likely to be diagnosed with dependent personality and women more likely to be diagnosed with antisocial personality disorder.

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Research has shown that men are more likely to be diagnosed with antisocial personality disorder while women are more likely to be diagnosed with dependent personality disorder. This difference may be due to societal gender roles and expectations, as men are often encouraged to be more independent and aggressive while women are encouraged to be more nurturing and submissive.

With Respect to Gender Differences in the Diagnosis of Personality