Some Multicultural Theorists Believe That Borderline Personality Disorder Is Actually

question 117

Multiple Choice

Some multicultural theorists believe that borderline personality disorder is actually a reaction to persistent feelings of marginality, powerlessness, and social failure. If they are correct, then the disorder is a result of:

• A) psychological factors.
• B) social inequalities.
• C) biological factors.
• D) childhood abuse.

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