<prompt> Which of the following is not seen in a case of borderline personality disorder?Identity crisisDissociative eventsRisk taking behaviourStrong interpersonal relationships  <response>: Ans: D Strong interpersonal relationships Ref: Synopsis of psychiatry, Kaplan Sadock,10th editionExplanation:Borderline personality disorderIt is a type of personality disorder.It is typically seen in females, especially in young adults.The basic problem in borderline personality disorder is poor self-image resulting in abnormal way of perceiving, experiencing, thinking, feeling and behaving in this group.The sense of poor self is reflected by frequent identity crisis and chronic inner emptiness.They have higher level of sensitivity over real perceived the latter is more rejection, failure.Emotional dyseontrol is common as evidenced by anger outbursts.They find difficulty in focussing and are more prone to develop dissociation.These people form as well as break relationships quickly and over trivial reasons.Their actions are impulsive in nature and carry no planning.They are more prone to hurt themselves self- injurious behaviour in the form of frequent wrist slashing, tablet poisoning etc.. and others temper tantrumsMood stabilizers like Valproate have been found useful the ONLY personality disorder where pharmacotherapy found effective so far.Dialectic behaviour therapy DBT is the psychotherapeutic method found useful. 