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What is the primary concern of therapists in communication according to the text?
Exploring metacommunication
What is the term used for the mental image individuals have of themselves and others based on early experiences?
Internal object
Which type of countertransference involves the therapist's feelings induced by the patient that relate to underlying conflicts?
Objective countertransference
In the context of projective identification, what type of pattern involves inducing others to behave in predictable ways?
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What does the term 'pathogenic introject' refer to in the text?
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What is a key aspect of the Borderline personality disorder according to the text?
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In the context of Borderline personality disorder, what does the term 'splitting' refer to?
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According to James Masterson, M.D., what is a characteristic exhibited by individuals with Borderline personality disorder?
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What is the main difference between the 'Real Self' and the 'False Self' in the context of Borderline personality disorder?
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What is a common misconception regarding individuals diagnosed with Borderline personality disorder?
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