The Affective Instability Associated with Some of the Personality Disorders

question 6

Multiple Choice

The affective instability associated with some of the personality disorders is most frequently treated with which one of the following classes of psychotropic medications?

• A) Antipsychotics
• B) Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors
• C) Anxiolytics
• D) Psychostimulants

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Definitions:

Indulgent

Characterized by being overly generous or lenient, often to the point of enabling negative behaviors.

Competent Parent

A caregiver who possesses the skills, understanding, and approach necessary to provide for a child's physical, emotional, and social development effectively.

Special Needs

A term referring to individuals who require additional or specialized services due to physical, emotional, mental, or learning disabilities.

Diana Baumrind

A developmental psychologist known for her research on parenting styles and their effects on children's behavior.