Rochelle exhibits a constant shifting in her mood. Sometimes she is happy with who she is, and at other times she is very upset. Her friends find her unreliable, yet she seems to cling to them, fearing abandonment. She can be very impulsive and loses her temper inappropriately. Which of the following disorders is Rochelle most likely to have?

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Rochelle's shifting moods, fear of abandonment, impulsivity, and inappropriate anger are all characteristic symptoms of borderline personality disorder. Histrionic personality disorder is more characterized by attention-seeking and dramatic behavior, manic disorder involves periods of elevated or irritable moods and energy along with other symptoms, and multiple personality disorder (now called dissociative identity disorder) involves the presence of two or more distinct personality states.

Rochelle Exhibits a Constant Shifting in Her Mood