Question

Kirk is difficult to work with because he is extremely moody and unpredictable. Some days he is full of complaints about his job and wants nothing to do with his co-workers. At other times, Kirk is extremely upbeat and optimistic and enthusiastically suggests that the whole work group go out to lunch together. Kirk's chronic mood swings and his inconsistent behavior are characteristics of which of the following disorders?a. Borderline Personality Disorderb. Dissociative Amnesiac. Dissociative Fugued. Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID)

Answer 1

Answer:a. Borderline Personality Disorder.

Explanation:

Borderline personality disorder is a mental health disorder that affect how one thinks and feels about themselves and about those around them.

This causes issues such as not being able to relate with people in a normal way as everyone does.

It involves how one views themselves, how they struggle to control their emotions and behaviour which result to them having unstable relationships with people around them.

With borderline personality disorder, you have major insecurities and feel like people are going to leave you and you may have difficulty tolerating being alone. Yet inappropriate anger, impulsiveness and frequent mood swings may strain relationships that you have with others ; it may make them feel uncomfortable around you even though your intentions are to receive their love.

Answer 2

The correct answer is A) Borderline Personality Disorder.

Kirk's chronic mood swings and his inconsistent behavior are characteristics of which of the Borderline Personality Disorder.

Borderline Personality Disorder is considered to be a mental illness in which the individual presents various changes of moods during a day or a series of days. These people can show aggressive or violent conduct one day, and on the other day, show completely the oppossite: an upbeat attitude or an amicable attitude. These people suffer from episodes of sadness, frustration or anger that could last for hours or days. S you have to be very careful when dealing with them and understand that they have an illness.