A person who has an extreme lack of self-confidence and who allows others to run his or her life is said to have a(n)__________ personality.
A)dependent
B)narcissistic
C)paranoid
D)antisocial

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A dependent personality disorder is characterized by a pervasive fear that leads to "clinging behavior" and usually manifests itself by early adulthood. People with this disorder have difficulty making everyday decisions without an excessive amount of advice and reassurance from others and tend to allow others to take the initiative and assume responsibility for most major areas of their lives. This aligns with the description of someone who has an extreme lack of self-confidence and allows others to run his or her life.

A Person Who Has an Extreme Lack of Self-Confidence and Who