When obtaining a history about the early life of individuals with borderline personality disorder (BPD), one would MOST likely find:
a. an overprotective, ever-present mother
b. a violent, chaotic family history
c. a rigid, consistent daily schedule of activities
d. an intact family whose members were stoic and emotionally reserved
B
When obtaining a history about the early life of individuals with BPD, one would most likely find a violent, chaotic family history. One author describes the family history of the borderline personality as a "disaster a day" and likens the resultant family life to the plot of a television soap opera. Individuals with BPD have some history of feeling abandoned, fearful, and unprotected as children.
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