Which of the following statements accurately describes causal factors of borderline personality order (BPD)?
A. Children from divorced families are three times more likely to develop BPD than those from intact families.
B. The risk of being diagnosed with BPD is four times higher in those with relatives who also had BPD.
C. Children in families that relocate more than six times between the ages of three and sixteen are twice as likely to develop BPD.
D. The death of a parent during the teen years doubles the risk of developing BPD.
Answer: B
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