Some Researchers Note That the Majority of Those Diagnosed with Borderline

question 159

Multiple Choice

Some researchers note that the majority of those diagnosed with borderline personality disorder are female and that many of these women experienced emotional trauma, victimization, violence, and various forms of abuse as children. As a result, these researchers view the disorder as a special form of:

• A) anxiety disorder.
• B) obsessive-compulsive disorder.
• C) postpartum psychosis.
• D) posttraumatic stress disorder.

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