A clear influencing factor in the life of a person with borderline personality disorder is:
A) a history of violence or abuse
B) the traumatic breakup of the person's parents' marriage
C) an adolescent peer group that encourages impulsive, selfish behavior
D) the role modeling of a sibling with the same personality disorder

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A history of violence or abuse is a common factor in the development of borderline personality disorder. Many individuals with BPD have a history of traumatic experiences such as physical, emotional, or sexual abuse, neglect or abandonment, which can contribute to difficulties with emotional regulation, impulsivity, and relationship difficulties.

A Clear Influencing Factor in the Life of a Person