Which personality disorder gets its name from the concept that the individual with the diagnosis exists somewhere between the psychotic and the "neurotic" planes of functioning?

A) Borderline personality disorder
B) Schizoid personality disorder
C) Histrionic personality disorder
D) Dependent personality disorder


Answer: A

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