Cycle 2 - Flashcard Set 2

Question 1

What is reactive attachment disorder and how does it relate to BPD?

Answer 1

Individuals with BPD often have a history of attachment difficulties, which may contribute to their symptoms

Question 2

How do individuals with a history of BPD learn to approach others in relationships?

Answer 2

In a way that is defensive and mistrustful

Question 3

What can you do to gain insight into your attachment to others?

Answer 3

Learn more about attachment disorders

Question 4

What is the essential feature of reactive attachment disorder?

Answer 4

An absent or poorly developed attachment between the child and supposed caregiving adults

Question 5

What are the characteristics of a child with reactive attachment disorder?

Answer 5

A pattern of noticeably distressed and developmentally inappropriate attachment behaviors in which the child rarely or minimally turns to an attachment figure to comfort, support, protect, and to get nurturance

Question 6

What is the difference between a child with reactive attachment disorder and one without the disorder?

Answer 6

That the former has the capacity to form selective attachments, but due to limited opportunities during early development, they fail to learn and show the behavioral manifestations of selective attachments

Question 7

How might children with reactive attachment disorder interact with caregivers?

Answer 7

They show diminished or absent expression of positive emotions during routine interactions with caregivers, and they tend to be standoffish

Question 8

What can change attachment styles in adulthood?

Answer 8

Experiences and personal growth

Question 9

What is the relationship between BPD and attachment styles?

Answer 9

BPD is associated with attachment disorders

Question 10

Why is treatment for BPD often difficult?

Answer 10

Because of the back and forth between wanting to be close and feeling fear of rejection or abandonment

Question 11

What are the consequences of having an attachment disorder?

Answer 11

Uncertainty, abandonment, and rejection sensitivity

Question 12

What is the goal of therapy for those with BPD?

Answer 12

To develop a sense of attachment

Question 13

How can attachment be scary for those with BPD?

Answer 13

They may have had bad experiences in the past with attachment figures

Question 14

Why is it important to have a consistent, caring relationship with a therapist?

Answer 14

It can help the individual with BPD feel safe and understood

Question 15

What are some of the challenges that people with reactive attachment disorder or borderline personality disorder face when receiving treatment?

Answer 15

The development of maladaptive patterns

Question 16

What might happen if you become easily frightened during therapy?

Answer 16

You may feel intense fear of rejection or abandonment by your therapist

Question 17

What are some things that can trigger BPD patterns?

Answer 17

Feeling abandoned or feeling like you’re not good enough

Question 18

Why is it important to be open and honest about thoughts and feelings in therapy?

Answer 18

It can help to lessen the strength of maladaptive BPD patterns

Question 19

How can changing your attachment pattern help with BPD?

Answer 19

By providing a more positive and healthy model for relationships

Question 20

What is the classic core content of BPD?

Answer 20

Abandonment, emptiness, loneliness, rejection, fears

Question 21

How does discussing feelings help the therapeutic relationship?

Answer 21

By creating safety and trust

Question 22

Why is it important to feel safe with your therapist?

Answer 22

It allows you to address the core content of BPD