Dependent Personality Type

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Contents 1 Devoted 2 Character Strengths and Virtues 3 Traits or Behaviors 4 Likes 5 Dislikes 6 Noteworthy Examples 7 References

Devoted

Definition:

Synonyms:

Analogous:

Character Strengths and Virtues

1. Devoutness, Self-Denial, Decency; Seriousness, Soberness, Conservatism, Self-Control,
2. Cautiousness, Obedience; Frugality, Thriftiness.
3. Forgiveness, Meekness, Forbearance, Patience; Humility, Modesty, Moderation, Discretion.
4. Sociability, Tactfulness.
5. Sincerity, Honesty, Justice; Reliability, Responsibility, Trustworthiness, Loyalty,
6. Faithfulness.
7. Politeness, Courtesy, Thoughtfulness.
8. Altruism, Benignity, Gentleness, Sympathy, Sensitivity, Considerateness, Friendliness;
9. Gratitude, Tenderness, Agreeableness, Fraternity.
10. Attentiveness, Persistence, Perseverance; Tidiness, Orderliness, Carefulness, Meticulousness, # Dutifulness, Prudence; Steadiness.
11. Knowledgeableness, Fortitude, Stoicism, Humorousness.

Traits or Behaviors

Likes

some strong figure who will provide the resources for their survival and happiness, nurturance, support, help from other people, encouragement, a spouse, being loved, a competent partner or caretaker, staying close to the caretaker, an intimate relationship, subservience, a dependent relationship, subordination, placating and pleasing a caretaker

Dislikes

making decisions by oneself, helplessness, being alone, being abandoned, offending a caretaker, independence, rejection, criticism, having to do things oneself

Noteworthy Examples

John Adams, Woody Allen, Pamela Anderson, Jim Bakker, Jeff Bezos, Humphrey Bogart, Edmund Burke, George Bush, George W. Bush, Steve Case, Carlos Castaneda, Richard J. Daley, Richard M. Daley, John Dos Passos, Sally Field, Teri Garr, Edward Gibbon, Mel Gibson, Newt Gingrich, Tom Hanks, J. Edgar Hoover, John Irving, Ernest Jones, Jack Kerouac, Heather Locklear, Slobodan Milosevic, Marilyn Monroe, Oliver North, Hedda Nussbaum, Larry Page, Helen Palmer, Otto Rank, Nancy Reagan, Julia Roberts, Peter Sellers, Harry Stack Sullivan, Steve Wozniak.

References

John M. Oldham and Lois B. Morris (1995). The New Personality Self-Portrait: Why You Think, Work, Love and Act the Way You Do. New York: Bantam.

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