Praxis II Psychology

Category - Psychology

People with borderline personality disorder are much more likely to _____________ .

  1. take offence to harmless comments on their political views
  2. irrational fears of presenting information to large groups of people
  3. have difficult and unstable relationships with most people in their lives
  4. hold extremely liberal views on social and cultural issues
Explanation

Answer: C - People with borderline personality disorder are much more likely to have difficult and unstable relationships with most people in their lives.

Key Takeaway: Borderline personality disorders are classified as Cluster B personality disorders in the DSM-5. This disorder is usually identified early during adolescence or even earlier. Sufferers tend to have fragmented and volatile relationships with their friends, family, and teachers. They show fears of abandonment and will exhibit angry outbursts and an unstable mood.

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