Question

Which personality disorder gets its name from the outdated concept that the individual with the diagnosis exists somewhere between the psychotic and the "neurotic" planes of functioning?

Answer 1

The correct answer is borderline personality disorder.

Borderline personality disorder (BPD) refers to a mental disorder than significantly affects one's ability to manage and cope with emotions. BPD usually manifests in an individual's interpersonal relationships. BPD sufferers typically display the following symptoms:

i) Emotional instability
ii) Intense fear of abandonment and serious efforts to avoid it
iii) Unstable interpersonal relationships
iv) Impulsivity
v) Unstable and poor self-image or self-esteem