The concept of "splitting" is central to __________ psychodynamic theory of borderline personality.

A. Kohut's
B. Kernberg's
C. Mahler's
D. Millon's


Answer: B

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Fechner is the founder of psychology as a formal discipline.?

a. True b. False

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What will be an ideal response?

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