This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Personality disorders, Subject name: Psychiatry
[{'content': 'which of the following is a dependent personality disorder \nSelect and explain. \nA. self doubt, B. odd and excentric, C. attention seeking, D. punctuality, perfectionist', 'role': 'user'}, {'content': 'Answer: A \nExplanation: * DEPENDENT PERSONALITY DISORDER * dependence on other people * lack of self-confidence, initiative and drive * describe themselves as depressed * Needs others to assume responsibility * self pessimism * selfdoubt * self-devaluation. Ref. Kaplon and Sadock, synopsis of psychiatry, 11 th edition, pg no.744', 'role': 'assistant'}]