Phyllis Cannot Be Alone

question 10

Multiple Choice

Phyllis cannot be alone. Her moods and behaviors are unstable, as are her relationships with other people. She often displays inappropriate and intense anger. Recently, Phyllis wrote a suicide note and offered to show it to her husband. Which of the following diagnoses accounts for her personality?

• A) antisocial personality disorder
• B) avoidant personality disorder
• C) borderline personality disorder
• D) schizotypal personality disorder

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