In a Comparative Effectiveness Study of Patients with Borderline Personality

question 65

Multiple Choice

In a comparative effectiveness study of patients with borderline personality disorder receiving transference-focused psychotherapy (TFP) ,dialectical-behavior therapy (DBT) or supportive therapy (Clarkin et al.,2007) ,post-treatment comparisons to DBT and supportive therapy showed that patients receiving TFP were:

• A)slightly worse on most measures.
• B)equally improved on nearly all measures.
• C)slightly better on most measures.
• D)showed better quality of life and paradoxically less symptom improvement.

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Definitions:

Classical Conditioning

A method of learning through which a response is cultivated by the combination of a stimulus found in the environment and one that naturally exists, leading to a behavioral response.

Fundamental Attribution Error

The tendency to overemphasize personality traits and underestimate situational factors when explaining others' behaviors.

Stable Global Attribution

A tendency to generalize the causes of behaviors and events as constant and widespread, influencing one's perspective on life and self-esteem.

Prejudice

Preconceived opinion or bias against someone or something without sufficient knowledge, thought, or reason.