Questions: Which of the following is a sign of borderline personality disorder?. instability in relationships odd or erratic thought patterns violence towards others overly dramatic behavior

The answer is instability in relationships.

This is a hallmark symptom of borderline personality disorder (BPD). Individuals with BPD often experience intense and unstable relationships, characterized by alternating between extremes of idealization and devaluation.

While individuals with BPD may experience some cognitive disturbances, such as dissociation or paranoia under stress, odd or erratic thought patterns are more commonly associated with disorders like schizophrenia or schizotypal personality disorder.

While some individuals with BPD may exhibit impulsive behaviors that can include aggression, violence towards others is not a defining characteristic of the disorder. It is more about emotional instability and self-directed harm.

While individuals with BPD may exhibit intense emotional reactions, overly dramatic behavior is more closely associated with histrionic personality disorder. BPD is more about emotional dysregulation and instability.