Denise admired her boss greatly at first. They had an intense and productive working relationship, which then turned volatile. Denise exhibited episodes of anger and self-destructive behaviors at work, and was asked to leave. She found another job, but the same pattern caused her to lose that position as well. What personality disorder best fits Denise’s behavioral patterns??

a. ?antisocial personality disorder
b. ?borderline personality disorder
c. ?dissociative disorder
d. ?major depressive disorder

ANSWER:
b

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