Cluster C personality disorders (Last Updated - 5/22/2003)

-anxious / fearful or worried group of personality disorders
-3 subtypes:
   A) Avoidant Personality Disorder:
      -sensitive to rejection
      -socially inhibited
      -feelings of inadequacy
   B) Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorder (OCPD):
      -extreme concern for order, perfection and control
      -do not confuse w/ OCD (anxiety disorder)
   C) Dependent Personality Disorder:
      -submissive
      -low self-confidence
      -have a need to be taken care of or controlled

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References:

1) First Aid for the USMLE Step 1. Bhushan et al. 2002. pg. 136.