In a randomized controlled trial comparing Kernberg's transference-focused psychotherapy, dialectical behavior therapy, and supportive therapy for patients with borderline personality disorder, results indicated that patients in:

a. dialectical behavior therapy were more improved than those in transference-focused psychotherapy or supportive therapy.
b. transference-focused therapy were more improved than those in dialectical behavior or supportive therapy.
c. both dialectical behavior or transference-focused therapy improved to the same degree but were more improved than those in supportive therapy.
d. each of the three therapies improved to an equivalent degree.


C

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