The Fear of Abandonment Is Seen in Both Borderline and Dependent

question 65

Multiple Choice

The fear of abandonment is seen in both borderline and dependent personality disorder. What is the key difference is the individual's reaction to that fear?

• A) The person with borderline personality disorder gets depressed, and the person with dependent personality disorder gets angry.
• B) The person with borderline personality disorder gets angry, and the person with dependent personality disorder becomes submissive.
• C) The person with borderline personality disorder goes to other people for a replacement, and the person with dependent personality disorder stays alone and sad.
• D) The person with borderline personality disorder tries to resolve the issues rationally, and the person with dependent personality disorder is afraid to seek out new relationships.