When individuals with dependent personality disorder are in therapy, they are
A)seemingly "ideal" patients.
B)resistant to the therapeutic process.
C)too unstable to do the intellectual work that therapy requires.
D)demanding and impulsive.

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Individuals with dependent personality disorder often present themselves as compliant, submissive and eager to please their therapists. They have a tendency to idealize their therapists and rely heavily on them for guidance and reassurance. This can make them appear as "ideal" patients from the therapist's perspective.

When Individuals with Dependent Personality Disorder Are in Therapy, They