What Is a Commonly Held Explanation for the Increased Prevalence

question 9

Multiple Choice

What is a commonly held explanation for the increased prevalence of female BPD patients in treatment samples?

• A) Women tend to have higher levels of impulsivity and thus are more likely to have dangerous BPD symptoms.
• B) Women are more likely to engage in self-harm.
• C) Women are more likely to seek treatment in general.
• D) Men are more likely to meet 4 rather than 5 symptom criteria.

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