Borderline Or Not?
Submitted by jonez2010 on March 30, 2011
- Category: Psychology
- Words: 322
- Pages: 2
- Views: 174
- Popularity Rank: 3172
Borderline Or Not?
Borderline personality disorder (BPD) is a personality disorder described as a prolonged disturbance of personality function in a person (generally over the age of eighteen years, although it is also found in adolescents), characterized by depth and variability of moods.[n 1] The disorder typically involves unusual levels of instability in mood; black and white thinking, or splitting; the disorder often manifests itself in idealization and devaluation episodes, as well as chaotic and unstable interpersonal relationships, self-image, identity, and behavior; as well as a disturbance in the individual's sense of self. In extreme cases, this disturbance in the sense of self can lead to...
You must Login to view the entire paper.
If you are not a member yet, Sign Up for free!