Kernberg's Psychoanalytic Model of Borderline Personality Disorder Suggests That Individuals

question 197

Multiple Choice

Kernberg's psychoanalytic model of borderline personality disorder suggests that individuals with this disorder

• A) are likely to have experienced childhood sexual abuse and have poor coping skills.
• B) inherit a tendency to overreact to stress and experience difficulty with emotional regulation.
• C) engage in intense rumination about negative events or emotional experiences that result in uncontrolled emotionality.
• D) were lacking in key childhood experiences involved in developing a sense of self and emotionally bonding to others.

---

Definitions:

Biaxial Joint

A type of synovial joint that allows movement around two axes, providing a greater range of motion, such as seen in the wrist or ankle.

Articular Cartilage

A smooth, white tissue that covers the ends of bones where they come together to form joints.

Plantar Flexion

The movement of the foot that increases the angle between the sole of the foot and the back of the leg, like pointing the toes.

Dorsiflexion

The movement that elevates the foot upwards towards the shin, decreasing the angle between the dorsum of the foot and the leg.