Which Personality Disorder Gets Its Name from the Concept That

question 126

Multiple Choice

Which personality disorder gets its name from the concept that the individual with the diagnosis exists somewhere between the psychotic and the "neurotic" planes of functioning?

• A)Borderline personality disorder
• B)Schizoid personality disorder
• C)Histrionic personality disorder
• D)Dependent personality disorder

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Definitions:

Insomnia

A sleep disorder characterized by difficulty falling asleep, staying asleep, or getting restorative sleep.

Rapid Eye Movement

A phase of sleep characterized by quick, random movements of the eyes, dreaming, and increased brain activity.

Neurotransmitters

Neurotransmitters are chemical messengers in the brain that transmit signals across synapses from one neuron to another, influencing mental processes and behavior.

Motor Nerves

Nerves that carry signals from the brain to muscles to facilitate movement.