Sherry has a very difficult time controlling her behavior.She hates being by herself and makes every effort to keep people as emotionally close to her as possible.She has threatened to hurt herself more than once when boyfriends have broken up with her.Sherry would probably be diagnosed with:
A) narcissistic personality disorder
B) borderline personality disorder
C) obsessive-compulsive personality disorder
D) a mood disorder

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Sherry's inability to control her behavior and fear of abandonment suggests borderline personality disorder, which is characterized by unstable relationships, impulsivity, and fears of abandonment. Narcissistic personality disorder is characterized by a grandiose sense of self-importance and a lack of empathy for others. Obsessive-compulsive personality disorder is characterized by a preoccupation with orderliness and control. A mood disorder would involve shifts in emotional state, such as depression or bipolar disorder, but does not necessarily involve difficulty controlling behavior or fear of abandonment.

Sherry Has a Very Difficult Time Controlling Her Behavior