Are individuals with personality disorders dangerous?

What will be an ideal response?


Suggested response:
? Each person with a personality disorder has a different symptom picture and
therefore it is difficult to generalize;
? That said, many individuals with personality disorders, antisocial personality
disorder for instance, may manipulate others for their own gain.
? Other individuals, for example borderline personality disorder, may engage
in self-harming behaviors or entertain suicidal thoughts (attempts or
gestures).

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a. true b. false

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