L5

Question 1

Criteria for BPD

Answer 1

frantic effort to avoid abandonment
extreme emotions
inappropriate anger (feels the highest of high; the lowest of low)
impulsivity with self-harm
unstable to close relationships

Question 2

Main criteria about BPD

Answer 2

instability

Question 3

BPD struggle with identity distrurbance

Answer 3

persistently unstable self image or sense of self

Question 4

4 parts of the Alternative model

Answer 4

1. identity: unstable self-image
2. self-direction: instability in goals
3. empathy: no empathy for the others
4. intimacy: unstable and conflicted close to relationships

Question 5

Alternative model

Answer 5

focuses on personality traits and impairments in personality functioning

Question 6

Main aspects of the Alternative model

Answer 6

emotional lability: unstable emotional experience, frequent mood changes
separation insecurity: fears of rejection
risk taking: engagement in dangerous activities

Question 7

Co-morbidity in BPD

Answer 7

BPD ofen occurs with mood disorders, eating disorders, substance abuse

Question 8

Why do people develop BPD

Answer 8

Etiology - many factors interacting together such as:
- genes, childhood adversity

Question 9

Comparative model

Answer 9

patients are evaluated based on the presence/absence of 10 PD criteria

Question 10

Adult attachment of BPD

Answer 10

fearful of being left alone
preoccupied attachment style
negative view of self and the other