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... > social science subjects > sociology > social interaction > human relationships > personality and individual differences > borderline psychopathology in relationships
... > social science subjects > sociology > social theory > micro-interactionist theory > social interaction > human relationships > personality and individual differences > borderline psychopathology in relationships
... > social science subjects > psychology > social psychology > interpersonal relationships > human relationships > personality and individual differences > borderline psychopathology in relationships

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borderline psychopathology in relationships  

Definition

  • Borderline personality disorder (BPD) is characterized by a pervasive pattern of instability of interpersonal relationships, self-image, and emotions. BPD affects 1 to 2 percent of the population, and core features of the disorder may occur in up to 5 percent of community samples. [Source: Encyclopedia of Human Relationships; Borderline psychopathology in relationships]

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/N9J-SKVK0DWZ-7

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