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Category - ASWB Bachelor's
A disorder that is becoming quite common in today’s society affects relationships and work with its long-term chronic patterns. Symptoms include intolerance of being alone, frequent episodes of inappropriate anger, self-injury, and a feeling of emptiness. Individuals with this problem demonstrate impulsiveness with substance abuse, money, shoplifting, and sexual relationships.
Answer: D – Borderline personality disorder makes individuals feel uncertain about their self-image and identity. They view themselves as victims and take little responsibility for their problems. Many people with borderline personality disorder try frantically to avoid real or imaginary abandonment. Group therapy is more successful than one-on-one due to patients having difficulty with authority figures.