Richie has just begun psychotherapy for his psychological disorder. At first, Richie praises his therapist profusely, saying she's "definitely the best therapist a person could ever have!" Within a few days, he calls her "totally incompetent." If this behavior is part of his disorder, then Richie is most likely to be seeking treatment for
A. obsessive-compulsive disorder.
B. bipolar disorder.
C. borderline personality disorder.
D. major depressive disorder.
Answer: C
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