One of the Influences Associated with the Development of Borderline

question 62

Multiple Choice

One of the influences associated with the development of borderline personality disorder is

• A) history of child abuse or neglect.
• B) developmental delay for major milestones (i.e., walking, talking).
• C) parental alcoholism.
• D) deficits in neurotransmitter circuits involving dopamine.

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