A client expresses low self-worth, has much difficulty making decisions, avoids positions of responsibility, and has a behavioral pattern of "suffering" in silence. Which statement best explains the etiology of this client's personality disorder?

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The client's presentation suggests dependent personality disorder, which is often related to early experiences of overprotection and control from a single caregiver, leading to a lack of self-confidence and fear of abandonment. This is consistent with the etiology described in option B.

A Client Expresses Low Self-Worth, Has Much Difficulty Making Decisions