What are examples of dangerous behavior seen in borderline personality disorder?
What will be an ideal response?
Borderline personality disorder includes erratic and impulsive behaviors that can be selfdestructive. These include reckless driving, binges of gambling, drinking, and sex, as well
as self-mutilation and suicidal behavior. Self-mutilation is one of the most discriminating
signs of borderline and is sometimes associated with relief from anxiety and other negative
emotions. Suicidal behavior is also common and, while suicide attempts may be motivated
a desire to manipulate, it is estimated that as many as 8 percent may complete a suicide.
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a. Start with your weaker evidence, because of the inoculation effect. b. Start with your stronger evidence, because of the inoculation effect. c. Start with your weaker evidence, because of the actor-observer effect. d. Start with your stronger evidence, because of the actor-observer effect.
Rick believes that his dog is really his sister who was given up for adoption by his mother 30 years ago. Rick's belief is
a. an illusion. b. a hallucination. c. a delusion. d. a faulty perception.
During sexual stimulation, the labia minora may
A) become firm and longer. B) become white and rubbery. C) darken and swell. D) secrete sex hormones.
Hannah is extremely sensitive in nature and is prone to moodiness. She also gets very nervous on occasions. According to the "big five" model of personality factors, Hannah displays _____
A) neuroticism B) hyperactivity C) conscientiousness D) attention deficit