Comprehensive exams for Mental Health Q 125
Which of the following behaviors by a client with dependent personality disorder shows the client has made progress toward the goal of increasing problem-solving skills?
A. The client is courteous.
B. The client asks questions.
C. The client stops acting out.
D. The client controls emotions.
Correct Answer: B. The client asks questions.
The client with a dependent personality disorder is passive and tries to please others. By asking questions, the client is beginning to gather information, the first step of decision making. People with DPD have an overwhelming need to have others take care of them. Often, a person with DPD relies on people close to them for their emotional or physical needs. Others may describe them as needy or clingy. People with DPD may believe they can’t take care of themselves. They may have trouble making everyday decisions, such as what to wear, without others’ reassurance.
Option A: Dependent personality disorder (DPD) is a type of anxious personality disorder. People with DPD often feel helpless, submissive, or incapable of taking care of themselves. They may have trouble making simple decisions. But, with help, someone with a dependent personality can learn self-confidence and self-reliance.
Option C: Mental health experts describe personality as a person’s way of thinking, feeling, and behaving. A personality disorder affects the way people think or act, making them behave differently over time. Dependent personality disorder (DPD) is one of 10 types of personality disorders. Other types include antisocial personality disorder, narcissistic personality disorder, and paranoid personality disorder. Dependent personality disorder usually starts during childhood or by the age of 29.
Option D: With psychotherapy and CBT, the provider guides the client to improve their self-confidence. They’ll work to become more active and self-reliant. The provider will also talk to the client about finding more positive relationships. A positive, meaningful relationship can build self-confidence and help them overcome some of the symptoms of DPD.