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B.

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impulsive... B borderline

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bb

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IT IS BORDERLINE--TYPE B

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Option D (Histrionic personality disorder) is correct.

The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 4th Edition (DSM-IV) criteria for histrionic personality disorder include self-dramatization, emotional lability, and the need to be the center of attention. Patients with this personality disorder also commonly demonstrate conflict about sexuality.

Option A (Avoidant personality disorder) is incorrect. Patients with avoidant personality disorder possess a deep anxiety regarding significant interpersonal contact rooted in feelings of inadequacy and fear of rejection, which results in their avoidance of social situations.

Option B (Borderline personality disorder) is incorrect. Patients with borderline personality disorder exhibit a number of characteristic personality traits including an unstable or diffuse sense of self, impulsive and reckless behavior, a pattern of volatile interpersonal relationships, mood reactivity”often extreme irritability, and fear of abandonment.

Option C (Dependent personality disorder) is incorrect. The DSM-IV diagnostic criteria for dependent personality disorder include a pervasive and excessive need to be taken care of, inability to make decisions without the advice and reassurance of others, inability to assume personal responsibility, and fear of being left alone.

Option E (Narcissistic personality disorder) is incorrect. Patients with narcissistic personality disorder display a pervasive pattern of superiority, grandiosity, and contempt for others, a need for admiration, and lack of empathy.

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definitely borderline she sees everyone as either good or bad, unstable relationship,