Nathan suffers from dependent personality disorder. If learning theorists are correct, his problem arises from ______ when he was a child.
A) too much parental attention and reinforcement attached to his physical appearance
B) excessive parental control and discipline
C) lack of reward or encouragement, or even discouragement, for exploratory behavior
D) sibling rivalry combined with attention-seeking, emotional parents

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Learning theorists believe that dependent personality disorder arises when a person did not receive enough reward, encouragement, or positive reinforcement for their exploratory behavior as a child. This can lead to a lack of confidence and independence in adulthood, causing the individual to rely on others for decision-making and reassurance. Option C is the answer that best fits this explanation.

Nathan Suffers from Dependent Personality Disorder