PSYCH 2320 Lecture Notes - Lecture 29: Child Abuse, Hypervigilance, Dialectical Behavior Therapy
Document Summary
Unstable sense of self and identity, including self-destructive impulsive behavior and chronic feelings of emptiness. Negative interpersonal relationships, which are unstable, intense, and characterized by extreme shifts between idealization and devaluation. Self-harm, including recurrent suicidal behavior, gestures, or threats or self- mutilating. They often feel as if they are riding a nonstop emotional rollercoaster their loved ones may have to work hard to avoid upsetting them. tend to see the world in black and white terms, a thinking style called splitting. For example, they typically view other people as either hated enemies with no positive qualities or as beloved, idealized friends who can do no wrong. Borderline personality disorder is far more common in women than men. Women make up 75 percent of those with the disorder. Causes of bpd likely complex, including biological factors and childhood experiences. Many report experiences of childhood sexual abuse, as well as physical abuse and neglect.
