Lecture 5 and 7 (5. BPD and HPD & 7.Attachment, Mentalization and Epistemic Trust) [G08]

Question 1

In BPD, low levels of oxytocin are associated with…

a. an disorganized attachment style & traumatic childhood events
b. suboptimal maturation of the HPA axis & low SES
c. comorbidity with BD & Anxiety Disorders
d. high suicide rates & NSSI

Answer 1

a. an disorganized attachment style & traumatic childhood events

Question 2

To differentiate between bipolar and histrionic features, ask about…

a. intensity of emotional states
b. shifts in mood
c. increased sexuality
d. impulsivity

Answer 2

b. shifts in mood

Question 3

According to Chapter 20 from Feinstein, what is an essential target treatment consideration for HPD?

a. Group Therapy
b. Improving meaningful interpersonal dynamics
c. Medication
d. Shitfing the client’s from an Egosyntonic to an Egodystonic self-view

Answer 3

b. Improving meaningful interpersonal dynamics

Question 4

Mentalization in BPD…

a. is fast, instinctive and jumps to superficial conclusions.
b. happens significantly less or doesn’t happen.
c. happens normally, but is skewed by several interpretation biases.
d. happens normally.

Answer 4

a. is fast, instinctive and jumps to superficial conclusions.