“…Thus, while individuals with Cluster C PDs were found to be at elevated risk for anxiety disorders in the present study, as hypothesized, our findings do not support the inference that Cluster C PDs are differentially associated with risk for onset of anxiety disorders. Our findings are consistent with previous research suggesting that Cluster A (Coolidge, Segal, Hook, & Stewart, 2000;Noyes et al, 1995;Torgersen et al, 2002), B (Goodwin & Hamilton, 2003;Latas et al, 2000), and C (Coolidge et al, 2000;Modestin, Oberson, & Erni, 1997; PD traits may all be associated with anxiety disorders, and that Cluster B and C PDs may be associated with risk for onset or recurrence of anxiety disorders (Steketee et al, 1999;Yonkers et al, 2000). Thus, the evidence that is currently available suggests that the association of PD traits and anxiety disorders may not tend to be characterized by a high level of specificity.…”