Martha has difficulty doing things on her own. She says that she has always had someone to take care of her and to make all of her decisions. She rarely joins in when her friends engage in new activities. When she does accompany them, she does so because she does not want to offend them. Which of the following disorders is Martha most likely exhibiting?

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Martha's difficulty in making decisions and reliance on others for care and decision-making suggest symptoms of dependent personality disorder, which is characterized by a pervasive need to be taken care of and fear of separation from caregivers or loved ones.

Martha Has Difficulty Doing Things on Her Own