Dr Williamson Says, "The Central Feature of This Personality Disorder

question 21

Multiple Choice

Dr. Williamson says, "The central feature of this personality disorder is the extreme changes in mood leading to stormy interpersonal relationships. Chronic feelings of emptiness and boredom may lead to suicidal gestures. Women are three times more likely to be diagnosed than men." What disorder is being described?

• A) avoidant personality disorder
• B) obsessive-compulsive personality disorder
• C) borderline personality disorder
• D) antisocial personality disorder

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