Self-Harm Is a Common Feature of Which Personality Disorder

question 105

Multiple Choice

Self-harm is a common feature of which personality disorder?

• A) narcissistic personality disorder
• B) borderline personality disorder
• C) psychotic personality disorder
• D) neurotic personality disorder

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Definitions:

Genital Stage

In psychoanalytic theory, the final stage of Freud's psychosexual development, beginning in puberty, where sexual maturation is complete and sexual interests become concentrated on genitalia.

Continuous Societies

Societies in which transitions to maturity, including work and other adult responsibilities, are slow and steady, resulting in little emotional storm and stress.

Emotional Storm

A intense period of strong and often overwhelming emotions, typically associated with difficult experiences or transitions.

Industrialization

The development and adoption of large-scale industrial production methods and the societal and economic shifts that accompany this transition.