immature dependent

English

Noun

immature dependent (uncountable)

  1. (historical, psychiatry) One of the four subtypes of dependent personality disorder, "pure" pattern which doesn't share features from other personality disorders.

Usage notes

  • These subtypes are not recognized by the DSM-5 or ICD-10.
  • Any individual with dependent personality disorder may exhibit either one of the four somewhat different subtypes.

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