20 Questions
Which of the following is a symptom of borderline personality disorder?
Recurring suicidal behaviors
What is a common pattern in relationships for individuals with borderline personality disorder?
Idealization followed by devaluation
Which therapy approach seeks a balance between changing and accepting beliefs and behaviors?
Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT)
What is a characteristic of borderline personality disorder?
Impulsive and dangerous behaviors
What is a possible treatment for borderline personality disorder?
Psychotherapy
Which of the following is a symptom of borderline personality disorder?
Stress-related paranoid thoughts
What is a characteristic of individuals with borderline personality disorder?
Inappropriate and intense anger
Which therapy approach focuses on changing schemas, or the ways people view themselves?
Schema-focused therapy
What is a symptom of borderline personality disorder?
Distorted and unstable self-image
What is a possible treatment for borderline personality disorder?
Medication
Borderline personality disorder is characterized by
Unstable moods, behavior, and relationships
When was borderline personality disorder first listed in the DSM?
1980
What did experts previously think about borderline personality disorder?
It was an unusual version of other mental disorders
What factors are likely to be involved in the etiology of borderline personality disorder?
Genetic and environmental factors
How can social or cultural factors increase the risk for borderline personality disorder?
By increasing the risk of mental disorders
What percentage of adults in the United States have borderline personality disorder in a given year?
1.6%
Is borderline personality disorder more common in men or women?
Significantly more common in women
At what age does borderline personality disorder usually begin?
Early adulthood
How many symptoms must a person exhibit to be diagnosed with borderline personality disorder according to the DSM-IV?
5
Which of the following is NOT a symptom of borderline personality disorder?
Consistent and predictable mood
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