Research has found that the relatives of men with dependent personality disorder are more likely to experience ___________, whereas the relatives of females with dependent personality disorder are more likely to have __________.

A) schizophrenia; depression
B) panic disorder; depression
C) depression; panic disorder
D) generalized anxiety disorder; schizophrenia
E) panic disorder; generalized anxiety disorder

Dependent Personality Disorder

A psychological disorder marked by an overwhelming desire for care, resulting in dependent and needy actions, alongside a deep fear of being left alone.

Schizophrenia

A long-term mental disorder involving a breakdown in the relation between thought, emotion, and behavior, leading to faulty perception, inappropriate actions and feelings, withdrawal from reality and personal relationships into fantasy and delusion, and a sense of mental fragmentation.

Depression

A mental health disorder marked by persistent feelings of sadness, loss of interest, and a lack of energy, which can affect one's thoughts, behavior, feelings, and sense of well-being.