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Kikoku

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Which statement about borderline personality disorder is accurate?
 
  a. Individuals with borderline personality disorder exhibit a strong sense of purpose.
 b. Individuals with borderline personality disorder never experience auditory hallucinations.
 c. Most of the literature about borderline personality disorder comes from the cognitive-behavioral perspective.
  d. Biological factors may be responsible for the emotional volatility observed in individuals with borderline personality disorder.

Question 2

Dr. Williamson says, The central feature of this personality disorder is the extreme changes in mood leading to stormy interpersonal relationships. Chronic feelings of emptiness and boredom may lead to suicidal gestures. Women are three times more likely to be diagnosed than men. What disorder is being described?
 
  a. avoidant personality disorder
 b. obsessive-compulsive personality disorder
  c. borderline personality disorder
 d. antisocial personality disorder



macybarnes

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Answer to Question 1

d

Answer to Question 2

c



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