Jen, a Second-Year Medical Student, Attempted Suicide at Least 10

question 102

Multiple Choice

Jen, a second-year medical student, attempted suicide at least 10 times before entering therapy. Her attempts to hurt herself usually followed arguments with her husband about getting a divorce. Which of the following diagnoses is Jen most likely to receive from her therapist?

• A) Borderline personality disorder
• B) Avoidant personality disorder
• C) Antisocial personality disorder
• D) Schizotypal personality disorder

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