vyseerx
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SMITHA, 24-year-old beautician is brought to the ER after threatening to kill herself by cutting her wrists. She has multiple scars on her wrists, which she admits were caused by prior suicide attempts. She states she is very angry at her boyfriend, who left her for another woman. She previously thought her boyfriend was an angel and now she thinks he is a monster. While smiling, she states that she is empty inside, and is depressed. During the interview, she drops to the ground, but continues to talk while lying on the floor. She believes nobody believes andher and thus understands her. What is her major DEFENCE MECHANISM,which is so classically displayed by this personality disorder?
a.distortion
b.reaction formation
c.displacement
d.splitting
e.rationalization
f.intellecutualization
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| doc4mindia
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d.splitting
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| son64
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splitting.she has boarderline personality disorder too.
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