Psychology / Unit 12 Psych 1381 short lesson, about 20 seconds
Borderline Personality Disorder
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The idea
Borderline personality disorder involves instability in relationships, self-image, and emotion, with marked impulsivity.
In practice
Intense shifts between idealizing and devaluing the same person within a short period.
Where people slip
Effective treatment exists and outcomes are better than the diagnosis's reputation suggests.
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