The Research on the Association Between Borderline Personality Disorder and Childhood

question 13

Multiple Choice

The research on the association between borderline personality disorder and childhood sexual abuse ________

• A) proves child sexual abuse is the leading cause of borderline personality disorder.
• B) are problematic-the abuse most likely is occurring with other factors that might be more important.
• C) has shown that the reports of sexual abuse were mostly false reports.
• D) suggests that some genetic component underlies both the disorder in the child and the parents' tendency to abuse.

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Definitions:

Relationship

A connection, association, or involvement between two or more entities.

Abusive Spouses

Partners who engage in behaviors that physically, sexually, or emotionally harm their significant other.

Victims Of Physical Abuse

Individuals who have suffered harm or injury due to deliberate use of physical force by another person or group.

Advocates Against Abuse

Individuals or organizations that actively work to prevent and address various forms of abuse, providing support and resources for victims.