Borderline personality disorder(BPD) is associated with varioussigns and symptoms.
The author calls this self-destructive behavior “acting in,” similar to the concept ofinternalizing symptoms.
This description mimics the concept ofexternalizing symptoms.
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These subtypes of BPD in popular literature were derived from the authors' expert opinions.
More recently, researchers have tried to take a quantitative approach to describe subtypes of BPD.
The research on the topic paints a more complicated picture.
Research on Subtypes
The research on the existence of subtypes of BPD is mixed.
Because of the inconsistencies in the research literature, much more study is needed on this topic.
This suggests that theprognosis for BPDmay be different depending on the subtype that an individual belongs to.
However, much more research is needed before we can say anything definitive about differential treatment response.
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