What is a common reason for the hospitalization of people with borderline personality disorder?
A) They may attempt suicide or otherwise hurt themselves.
B) They finally cannot care for themselves.
C) They voluntarily ask for hospitalization, out of desperation.
D) They are so afraid of leaving their homes that they suffer social paralysis.
Answer: A) They may attempt suicide or otherwise hurt themselves.
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A. free association B. trait C. superego D. phallic
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a. larger. b. unconscious. c. actively processed. d. sensory based.
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