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question 64
1 pts
carrie is dramatic and emotionally volatile. carrie rapidly forms intense relationships that seem to blow up or fall apart just as quickly. although carrie tends to distrust others, they also need their attention. carrie might be diagnosed with ______ personality disorder.

• dependent
• borderline
• narcissistic
• antisocial

question 65
1 pts
genetic factors contribute to both antisocial personality disorder and borderline personality disorder.

• true
• false

question 66
1 pts
which of the following is true of borderline personality disorder?

• precursor to schizophrenia
• basis for criminal behavior
• can lead to suicide
• all of the available

Explanation:

Question 64

To determine Carrie's personality disorder, we analyze each option:

• Dependent personality disorder involves excessive reliance on others, not matching Carrie's intense and volatile relationships.
• Borderline personality disorder is characterized by emotional volatility, unstable relationships (forming and ending quickly), and a need for attention with distrust, matching Carrie's traits.
• Narcissistic personality disorder focuses on grandiosity and self - importance, not Carrie's symptoms.
• Antisocial personality disorder involves disregard for others' rights, not relevant here.

Research in psychology shows that genetic factors do contribute to both antisocial personality disorder and borderline personality disorder. There is evidence of heritability for both these disorders.

• Borderline personality disorder is not a precursor to schizophrenia (schizophrenia has different etiological factors).
• It is not a basis for criminal behavior (antisocial personality disorder is more related to criminal behavior).
• Borderline personality disorder has a high risk of suicide due to emotional instability and self - harm tendencies. "All of the available" is incorrect as the other options are wrong.

Answer:

B. borderline

Question 65