In terms of environmental risk factors for personality disorders, one study found that 70% of individuals with a particular diagnosis have histories of abandonment, neglect, and physical and/or sexual abuse. The diagnosis referred to in this case is
A. narcissistic personality disorder (NPD).
B. antisocial personality disorder (ASPD).
C. borderline personality disorder (BPD).
D. dissociative identity disorder (DID).
Answer: C
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