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Mrs. Wilson lives in a quiet neighborhood on the outskirts of town. Everyone on her block steers clear anytime she is outside of her home. Neighbors describe Mrs. Wilson as being moody and frequently placing herself in chaotic relationships with men. The ambulance can be seen at her home at least twice a month for self-injurious acts she has committed upon herself. Mrs. Wilson has cut her wrists and attempted suicide many times. What kind of disorder is Mrs. Wilson suffering from?

  1. Narcissistic personality disorder
  2. Alter-ego disorder
  3. Borderline personality disorder
  4. Impulse control disorder
Explanation

Answer: C – Borderline personality disorder causes patients to be uncertain about their identity. They tend to see things as all good or all bad. Relationships with others are unstable and intense, often changing from love to hate. Symptoms include feelings of emptiness, inappropriate anger, impulsiveness with money, intolerance of being alone, and recurring acts of crisis.

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