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passive-dependent personality

passive-dependent personality Passive-dependent personality refers to a personality disorder marked by a strong, ongoing need to be cared for, with submissive or clingy behavior and fear of separation.

Passive-dependent personality refers to a personality disorder marked by a strong, ongoing need to be cared for, with submissive or clingy behavior and fear of separation. It typically begins by early adulthood and appears across many areas of life.

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Drafting source: U.S. National Library of Medicine. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH), 2026 descriptor edition. “Dependent Personality Disorder” (D003859).
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