One Goal of Kernberg's Object Relations Psychotherapy for Borderline Personality

question 61

Multiple Choice

One goal of Kernberg's object relations psychotherapy for borderline personality disorder is to overcome the patient's defense of

• A)seeing others as all powerful and all good.
• B)splitting the world into black and white terms.
• C)marginalizing their involvement with others.
• D)denying impulses toward self-actualization.

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Definitions:

Emotions

Complex reactions to internal or external events involving subjective feelings, physiological arousal, and observable behavior.

Motor Skills

The abilities required to control and coordinate the movements of the muscles in the body.

Passions

Intense emotions or desires that drive individuals to pursue specific interests or activities.

Sleep Pattern

The natural rhythm of sleep and wakefulness, indicating when and how long a person sleeps, which can vary by age and lifestyle.