Which of the Following Is True Regarding the Relationship Between

question 77

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is true regarding the relationship between nonsuicidal self-injury and borderline personality disorder?

• A) Nonsuicidal self-injury is required for the diagnosis of borderline personality disorder.
• B) Nonsuicidal self-injury is a subtype of borderline personality disorder.
• C) Nonsuicidal self-injury is a behaviour that exists outside of borderline personality disorder.
• D) Nonsuicidal self-injury is a feature that is specific to borderline personality disorder.
• E) All individuals with borderline personality disorder report some form of nonsuicidal self-injury, but it is not necessary for the diagnosis.

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Definitions:

Secondary Gains

Unintended benefits received from being in a sick or injured state, such as attention, sympathy, or avoidance of responsibility.

Mute

Unable or unwilling to speak, often due to psychological or physiological conditions.

Kindness

The quality of being friendly, generous, and considerate towards others without expecting anything in return.

Conversion Disorder

A mental health condition where patients experience neurological symptoms, such as paralysis or blindness, without a discernible physical cause.