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Dependent Personality Disorder (DPD)

Written by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated August 2025
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Verified for the 2026 examโ€ขWritten by the Fiveable Content Team โ€ข Last updated August 2025

Definition

DPD is a mental health condition characterized by an excessive and pervasive need to be taken care of, leading to submissive and clinging behavior and fear of separation.

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