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What does Carol frequently accuse her partner John of, despite his efforts to reassure her?
What does Carol frequently accuse her partner John of, despite his efforts to reassure her?
How does Carol describe the communication attempts by John, even when he gives her time to talk?
How does Carol describe the communication attempts by John, even when he gives her time to talk?
When Carol throws her arms around John and asks him to make love to her, what emotion is she displaying?
When Carol throws her arms around John and asks him to make love to her, what emotion is she displaying?
What is one of Carol's accusations towards John when she claims he is 'switched off' or 'not really connecting with my pain'?
What is one of Carol's accusations towards John when she claims he is 'switched off' or 'not really connecting with my pain'?
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What does Carol frequently threaten to do during her unstable relationships?
What does Carol frequently threaten to do during her unstable relationships?
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How does Carol describe her husband Mike's treatment towards her within their marriage?
How does Carol describe her husband Mike's treatment towards her within their marriage?
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What term does the author use to refer to more than just the automatic mirroring of emotions?
What term does the author use to refer to more than just the automatic mirroring of emotions?
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Which brain region is highlighted as the 'jewel in the crown' of the empathy circuit?
Which brain region is highlighted as the 'jewel in the crown' of the empathy circuit?
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Who situates the amygdala at the center of 'the emotional brain'?
Who situates the amygdala at the center of 'the emotional brain'?
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In relation to fear learning, which brain region is mentioned as crucial?
In relation to fear learning, which brain region is mentioned as crucial?
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What did Joseph LeDoux create due to his fascination with the amygdala and love of music?
What did Joseph LeDoux create due to his fascination with the amygdala and love of music?
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Which part of the brain is involved in explicit understanding of mental states and emotions according to the text?
Which part of the brain is involved in explicit understanding of mental states and emotions according to the text?
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Why did Carol's mother believe in not showing affection to her as a baby?
Why did Carol's mother believe in not showing affection to her as a baby?
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How did Carol's mother respond if Carol did not meet her table manners standards?
How did Carol's mother respond if Carol did not meet her table manners standards?
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What method did Carol's mother use to control both Carol and the pet dog?
What method did Carol's mother use to control both Carol and the pet dog?
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Why did Carol's mother feel she had done her duty as a mother by breastfeeding Carol for just one week?
Why did Carol's mother feel she had done her duty as a mother by breastfeeding Carol for just one week?
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What was the primary reason behind Carol being left alone for long hours as a toddler?
What was the primary reason behind Carol being left alone for long hours as a toddler?
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How did Carol's mother perceive the concept of showing maternal affection?
How did Carol's mother perceive the concept of showing maternal affection?
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What is a common behavior described in borderlines due to the feeling of emptiness?
What is a common behavior described in borderlines due to the feeling of emptiness?
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Why do borderlines engage in impulsive behaviors like drinking, drugs, and sexual promiscuity?
Why do borderlines engage in impulsive behaviors like drinking, drugs, and sexual promiscuity?
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How do borderlines describe the feeling of emptiness they experience?
How do borderlines describe the feeling of emptiness they experience?
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What is a significant point made regarding the thin line between love and hate in borderlines?
What is a significant point made regarding the thin line between love and hate in borderlines?
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Why do borderlines engage in impulsive behaviors like gambling and binge eating?
Why do borderlines engage in impulsive behaviors like gambling and binge eating?
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What makes it challenging for others when a borderline threatens suicide?
What makes it challenging for others when a borderline threatens suicide?
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Why did Norma go to live with Grace and Ervin Goddard?
Why did Norma go to live with Grace and Ervin Goddard?
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What was one reason for Norma's first marriage to James Dougherty?
What was one reason for Norma's first marriage to James Dougherty?
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Why did Norma's second marriage to Joe DiMaggio end quickly?
Why did Norma's second marriage to Joe DiMaggio end quickly?
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What did Arthur Miller find intriguing about Norma when they were married?
What did Arthur Miller find intriguing about Norma when they were married?
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In what year did Norma marry James Dougherty?
In what year did Norma marry James Dougherty?
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What was the main reason for Norma's fear of being alone and abandoned?
What was the main reason for Norma's fear of being alone and abandoned?
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