According to Paris (1999, 2007), a Key Causal Factor in Borderline

question 18

Multiple Choice

According to Paris (1999, 2007) , a key causal factor in borderline personality disorder seems to be

• A) inconsistent or highly punitive discipline in childhood.
• B) impulsivity and affective instability interacting with such factors as trauma or loss.
• C) a negative attributional style.
• D) an inability to empathize with other people.

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Definitions:

Herfindahl Index

A measure of market concentration used to evaluate the level of competition within an industry, calculated by summing the squares of the market shares of all firms in the industry.

Market Power

Market power refers to the ability of a firm or group of firms to raise and maintain prices above the level that would prevail under competition, often leading to decreased market efficiency.

Herfindahl Index

A measure of market concentration, calculated as the sum of the squares of the market shares of all firms in the industry.

Market Shares

The portion of a market's total sales that is controlled or held by a particular company or product.