The Theory That Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) Is the Result

question 392

Multiple Choice

The theory that borderline personality disorder (BPD) is the result of a unique combination of biological, psychological, and environmental factors, is called:

• A) the catastrophic cognitions theory of BPD.
• B) the biosocial developmental theory of BPD.
• C) the triple vulnerabilities model of BPD.
• D) the genetic predisposition model of BPD.

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Definitions:

Studying

Studying is the act of dedicating time and attention to acquiring knowledge on a subject, often through reading, analysis, and practice.

Reinforcement Schedule

A pattern that defines how often a desired response will be reinforced in operant conditioning.

Skinner Box

A laboratory apparatus used in the experimental analysis of animal behavior to study operant conditioning, named after B.F. Skinner.

Lever Pressing

A behavior often referred to in psychological experiments, where an animal or person is trained to press a lever to receive a reward or avoid a punishment.