What Characteristics of Patients with Borderline Personality Disorder Make It

question 38

Multiple Choice

What characteristics of patients with borderline personality disorder make it especially difficult to treat them with psychotherapy?

• A) They are indifferent to others.
• B) They are psychotic and need medication.
• C) They are generally of very low intelligence.
• D) They don't easily form a relationship with the therapist.

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