borderline personality disorder Flashcards
1
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defining characteristic
A
a pervasive pattern of instability of interpersonal relationships, self-image, and affects, and marked by impulsivity, beginning by early adulthood
2
Q
what separates it
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rapid shifting emotions
3
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causes
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family history, brain structure, environmental and social factors
4
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treatment
A
dialectical behavior therapy (DBT)
