Mandy Cannot Tolerate Being Alone and Has Strong Negative Emotional

question 178

Multiple Choice

Mandy cannot tolerate being alone and has strong negative emotional reactions whenever her relationships are disrupted.She often uses drugs or alcohol to help cope.Mandy would likely be diagnosed with personality disorder.

• A)borderline
• B)narcissistic
• C)dependent
• D)avoidant

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A neurotransmitter involved in many functions including muscle activation, heart rate, and the processing of memory and cognition.

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