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Within the field of psychology, there is quite a bit of agreement regarding the empirical support for several of the personality disorders, but _________ personality disorder has generated a difference of opinion among experts.A. schizotypalB. borderlineC. antisocialD.Vdependent

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The answer is Option D. Dependent personality disorder.

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A person with a dependent personality disorder is submissive and clinging because of their fear of losing someone or of being separated. They have a pervasive need to be taken care of. Signs of dependent personality disorder tend to emerge when the patients are young adults. People with this disorder have a fear of being unable to function without someone else's help. It is difficult for people with dependent personality disorder to make decisions and they need a lot of reassurance from others. Dependent personality disorder tends to overlap with other conditions like anxiety and borderline personality disorder so doctors and therapists sometimes disagree on the terms of diagnosis.

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