Cycle 1 - Video 1 - Smarter Than BPD Quiz

10 Questions

What is Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) according to John Gunderson?

A genetic predisposition to emotional instability, low frustration tolerance, and sensitivity to rejection caused by feeling unfairly treated and not receiving enough attention or care

What is one of the main symptoms of BPD?

Suicidal or self-destructive behavior

What can cause BPD to arise in individuals with a genetic predisposition?

Environmental stressors, such as neglect or trauma during childhood

What are the three personality dimensions or phenotypes involved in BPD?

Emotional instability, impulsivity, and interpersonal rejection hypersensitivity

What part of the brain is overly active in individuals with BPD?

The amygdala

What aspects of a person's life does BPD disrupt?

Emotional, behavioral, interpersonal, and identity

Can BPD be treated?

Yes, and it is complex but treatable, with hope for those seeking treatment.

What is the role of environmental stressors in the development of BPD?

They interact with a genetic predisposition to cause BPD

What is the emotional gateway in the brain?

The amygdala

What did John Gunderson describe BPD as?

A genetic predisposition to emotional instability, low frustration tolerance, and sensitivity to rejection caused by feeling unfairly treated and not receiving enough attention or care

Study Notes

Dr. Fox is a licensed psychologist in Texas and in this video, he explains Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) and its causes.
BPD is a complex concept that is difficult to understand and can be frustrating and confusing for those experiencing it or witnessing it in loved ones.
John Gunderson, the father of BPD, described BPD as a genetic predisposition to emotional instability, low frustration tolerance, and sensitivity to rejection, often caused by feeling unfairly treated and not receiving enough attention or care.
People with BPD set unrealistic expectations on others in intense relationships, which often fail, leading to feelings of rejection or abandonment, rage, suicidal or self-destructive behavior.
BPD arises when an individual with a genetic predisposition is exposed to environmental stressors, such as neglect or trauma during childhood.
BPD involves three personality dimensions or phenotypes: emotional instability, impulsivity, and interpersonal rejection hypersensitivity.
Neuroimaging studies suggest that the emotional gateway in the brain, the amygdala, is overly active, whereas the normal inhibitory system, the prefrontal cortex, is hypoactive.
BPD disrupts emotional, behavioral, interpersonal, and identity aspects of life, but it is complex but treatable, and there is hope for those seeking treatment.
Those with BPD can be self-destructive and in a lot of pain, but with treatment, they can grow and develop into amazing individuals who can contribute to society in various fields.
Dr. Fox encourages viewers to replay and understand the information provided and to seek treatment if necessary.
Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) is a genetic disposition to be emotional, have low frustration tolerance, and be very sensitive to signs of rejection.
People with BPD grew up feeling that they were unfairly treated and did not get the attention or care they needed, which makes them angry.
As young adults, they set out in search of someone who can make up to them for what they feel is missing, but they place unrealistic expectations on the other person, which predictably will fail.
When they feel rejected or abandoned, they either become suicidal or self-destructive.
The cause of BPD is not fully understood, but it involves multiple factors like all other major psychiatric disorders.
Three personality dimensions called phenotypes involve effective or emotional instability, impulsivity, and interpersonal rejection hypersensitivity.
Environmental stressors that lead to the diagnosis are highly variable from one individual to another, but for many individuals, histories of neglect or trauma during childhood are highly relevant.
Neuroimaging studies suggest that the emotional gateway within the brain, the amygdala, is overly active, whereas the normal inhibitory system within the brain, the prefrontal cortex, is hypoactive.
BPD disrupts emotional, behavioral, interpersonal, and identity aspects of a person's life.
BPD is complex but treatable, and hope should be in the forefront as one seeks and engages in treatment to outgrow all the things they once believed they couldn't.