Which of the Following Statements About Borderline Personality Disorder Is

question 6

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about borderline personality disorder is NOT true?

• A)People diagnosed with this disorder experience instability in their moods, self-concept, and interpersonal relationships.
• B)The manifestation of this disorder varies from one person to the next and from one day to the next in any one person.
• C)The majority of persons diagnosed with this disorder also meet the diagnostic criteria for at least one other mental disorder.
• D)About 30 percent of persons diagnosed with borderline personality disorder experience hallucinations.

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Definitions:

Psychodynamic Therapy

A therapeutic approach focusing on revealing and resolving unconscious conflicts, based on the theories of psychoanalysis.

Systematic Desensitization

A behavioral therapy technique used to reduce phobias and anxieties through gradual exposure to the feared object or situation accompanied by relaxation exercises.

Progressive Relaxation

A technique aimed at reducing stress and anxiety by tensing and then relaxing each muscle group in the body.

Aversive Conditioning

A method of behavior modification that involves the use of unpleasant stimuli to reduce or eliminate unwanted behavior.