When Julia meets a potential mate,she often falls 'madly in love' and is completely obsessed with the other person;however,the moment something goes wrong,she immediately turns on them,often commenting on how much she hates them and is disgusted by them.Based on this description,Julia may be diagnosed with
A)antisocial personality disorder.
B)borderline personality disorder.
C)paranoid schizophrenia.
D)a dissociative fugue.

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Julia's behavior is consistent with the symptoms of borderline personality disorder, particularly the pattern of intense and unstable relationships, including idealization and devaluation of partners, as well as difficulty controlling and regulating emotions. None of the other disorders listed involve this specific pattern of behavior.

When Julia Meets a Potential Mate,she Often Falls 'Madly in Love