Which personality disorder is marked by a pervasive and excessive need to be taken care of, which leads to submissive and clinging behavior and fears of separation?

Compared to nonexperts, psychologists have found that expert problem solvers are especially proficient at

a) heuristics. b) setting subgoals. c) overcoming set. d) knowing how to collect and organize information.

Cassie has avoidant personality disorder, while Suri has obsessive personality disorder. They share the same therapist, Dr. Pollan. What does research tell us about how Dr. Pollan will likely respond to Cassie and Suri?

A. Dr. Pollan will feel protective of Suri and bored with Cassie. B. Dr. Pollan will feel protective of both Suri and Cassie. C. Dr. Pollan will feel protective of Cassie and bored with Suri. D. Dr. Pollan will feel annoyed with both Suri and Cassie.