Individuals with avoidant personality disorder usually respond to certain feelings by avoiding relationships; those with dependent personality disorder respond to the same feelings by clinging to relationships.Which of the following best characterizes those feelings?

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Individuals with avoidant personality disorder and dependent personality disorder both experience feelings of inadequacy. Those with avoidant personality disorder avoid relationships due to fear of rejection and feelings of inadequacy, while those with dependent personality disorder cling to relationships due to a need for reassurance and support stemming from similar feelings of inadequacy.

Individuals with Avoidant Personality Disorder Usually Respond to Certain Feelings