The descriptor Wired or Anxious is used to characterize which personality cluster?

• A. Cluster A
• B. Cluster B
• C. Cluster C
• D. None of These

Answer: (C)

Cluster C is defined by anxiousness and fear in how people think, feel, and behave. The label “Wired or Anxious” fits this group because it describes the pervasive worry, vigilance, and unease that underlie the personality patterns in this cluster. Within Cluster C are avoidant, dependent, and obsessive-compulsive personality disorders—each tied to anxiety-driven behavior: avoidant individuals are afraid of rejection and social evaluation, dependent individuals fear separation and seek reassurance, and those with obsessive-compulsive personality disorder are preoccupied with order and perfection to keep control and reduce uncertainty. This anxious/fearful profile sets Cluster C apart from Cluster A’s odd/eccentric traits and Cluster B’s dramatic/emotional traits, making it the best match for the descriptor.