Which of the Following Is a Characteristic of Borderline Personality

question 54

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is a characteristic of borderline personality disorder?

• A) It is accompanied by an intense fear of being in places from which it might be difficult or embarrassing to escape.
• B) It is characterized by a pattern of instability in relationships accompanied by impulsivity and a severe fear of abandonment.
• C) It involves extreme trouble in making independent decisions, even minor daily ones.
• D) It is characterized by an excessive need to be cared for that leads to submissive and clingy behavior.

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