Borderline Personality Disorder and Childhood Experiences

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What is the percentage of borderlines who report a history of sexual abuse?

60-80%

80-90%

40-70% (correct)

10-30%

Which of the following experiences is NOT commonly found within families of children who go on to become borderline?

Child abuse

Supportive environment (correct)

Incest

Alcoholism

What percentage of individuals with a history of sexual abuse are not borderline?

20% (correct)

40%

30%

60%

What percentage of borderlines also had a history of physical abuse, early parental separation, or emotional neglect?

70-90% Signup and view all the answers

What is one outcome of early developmental trauma according to the text?

Decreased empathy in a uniquely borderline way Signup and view all the answers

Despite their behavior, what have scientists managed to study in Type B brains?

Differences in the empathy circuit Signup and view all the answers

What behavior did Paul exhibit at the age of thirteen that led to his first expulsion from school?

Setting fire to the school gym Signup and view all the answers

Which act of aggression contributed to Paul being expelled from multiple schools?

Starting fights in the playground Signup and view all the answers

What did Paul do as a young child that was a warning sign of his future behavior?

Cruelty to his cat Signup and view all the answers

What term is used in the text to describe Paul's condition?

Psychopath Signup and view all the answers

What disorder is mentioned as Paul's proper diagnostic label?

Anti-Social Personality Disorder Signup and view all the answers

Which action of Paul led many to describe him as 'evil'?

His overall behavior and psychopathy Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the effects of a difficult attachment relationship in social primates, according to the passage?

Higher likelihood of developing aggressive behavior Signup and view all the answers

Why does the passage suggest that securely attached infants may become academically more successful at school?

Increased self-confidence and self-esteem Signup and view all the answers

How did Bowlby's study of the forty-four thieves impact child care?

Transformed how young children are cared for in schools and hospitals Signup and view all the answers

According to the passage, what does secure attachment potentially enable a child to become?

A better mind-reader Signup and view all the answers

What was Bowlby commissioned by the World Health Organization to write a report on in 1951?

Maternal Care and Mental Health Signup and view all the answers

In what way does a difficult attachment relationship in social primates lead to a trans-generational effect?

Elevates the risk of harsh and abusive parenting in future generations Signup and view all the answers

What was Paul's plea during his trial?

Not guilty Signup and view all the answers

What was the event that led to Paul's violent action?

He was publicly humiliated Signup and view all the answers

What was Paul's attitude towards the man he injured?

He felt justified Signup and view all the answers

What was Paul's history of criminal offences?

Committed a range of offences including violent assault and rape Signup and view all the answers

What was the object Paul used to injure the man?

A broken beer bottle Signup and view all the answers

How many times has Paul been in prison?

Six times Signup and view all the answers

Which neurotransmitter receptors have decreased binding in the Type B brain?

Serotonin receptors Signup and view all the answers

Which brain regions show less activity when Type B individuals read a script about 'abandonment'?

Amygdala, vMPFC, MCC, IFG and STS Signup and view all the answers

What brain abnormalities have been found in Type B individuals during emotionally aversive slides?

Increased activity in the amygdala Signup and view all the answers

Which neural markers related to co-operative and trusting gestures are absent in Type B individuals?

Anterior insula (AI) Signup and view all the answers

Which parts of the empathy circuit are underactive in the Type B brain?

OFC/vMPFC and temporal cortex Signup and view all the answers

What has been a novel approach to studying brain abnormalities in Type B individuals?

Following up on people who were abused as children and scanning their brains Signup and view all the answers