Sarah finds it very difficult to make decisions, and feels that she desperately needs others to assume responsibility for important aspects of her life. She accepted a job as a store clerk after asking her husband what job he felt she was best suited for. Judging from this description, which personality disorder is Sarah most likely to have?

A) avoidant
B) schizotypal
C) borderline
D) narcissistic
E) dependent

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Nicole Newton · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : E, Explanation :  Sarah's inability to make decisions and her reliance on others to make decisions for her indicate a dependent personality disorder. People with this disorder have a strong fear of being alone and a need to be taken care of by others, often leading to submissive and clinging behavior.

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