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Angela is referred to a social worker for unusual displays of behavior. She has been let go from three different jobs due to frequent anger episodes and impulsive acts towards other employees. Little responsibility is ever taken for these inappropriate behaviors, and most recently Angela has been cutting on her arms. Therapy should focus on what disorder?
  1. Obsessive compulsive disorder
  2. Bi-polar disorder
  3. Anger management
  4. Borderline personality disorder
Explanation
Answer: D - Borderline personality disorder causes an individual to feel uncertain about his or her self-image and identity and results in feelings of emptiness and fear being alone. Other signs of this problem may include substance abuse and inappropriate sexual relationships.
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