She presents with significant distress related to her relationship with her husband. They have been married for five years, and Jane reports that their relationship has been tumultuous from the beginning. She describes episodes of intense arguments, during which she often feels overwhelmed by feelings of abandonment and worthlessness.

Questions:

1. Her fear of abandonment can lead to which type of behavior in her relationships?               a) Detachment and aloofness
   b) Manipulative or controlling behavior
   c) Consistent and reliable behavior
   d) Inability to express any emotions                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          2. Which of the following is a common symptom of Borderline Personality Disorder?             a) Hallucinations
   b) Memory loss
   c) Fear of abandonment
   d) Obsessive-compulsive behaviors

3. Which of the following is a common challenge in treating BPD?

a) Patients consistently adhering to medication
b) Patients having stable employment
c) Maintaining therapeutic boundaries
d) Lack of therapeutic options

Answers:

1. b) Manipulative or controlling behavior

2. c) Fear of abandonment

3. b) Manipulative or controlling behavior