Cycle 1 - Flashcard Set 2
What author is Dr. Fox going to read from?
John Gundersen
What is the title of the book?
“Clinician’s Guide for Borderline Personality Disorder”
What is the presenter’s opinion of the Gundersen’s book?
That it is succinct and communicates compassion and confusion about people with BPD
What does the Gundersen’s book communicate about people with BPD?
They experience a lot of confusing and difficult emotions
What is the presenter’s opinion on willful reactions?
That they are not always intentional
What are some things that people with borderline personality disorder may do?
Self-harm and have intense relationships
Why is there a misconception about borderline personality disorder?
People with the disorder are intentionally trying to destroy others
What are the three personality traits that people with BPD are born with?
Emotional, have low frustration tolerance, and be very sensitive to signs of rejection
What do people with BPD feel they missed out on in their childhood?
Attention or care
What does a borderline personality typically do when they feel rejected or abandoned?
Become suicidal or self-destructive
What is the cause of BPD, according to the content?
A combination of genetic and environmental factors
What are the three personality dimensions that may be involved in the development of BPD?
Impulsivity, affective instability, and cognitive distortions
What environmental stressors may contribute to the development of BPD?
Trauma, abuse, and neglect
What are some of the environmental stressors that may lead to the diagnosis of impulsivity and interpersonal rejection hypersensitivity?
Neglect or trauma during childhood
What is the emotional gateway within the brain?
The amygdala
