One theory of borderline personality disorder (BPD) is that some children are born with a biologically sensitive temperament that makes them more vulnerable to develop the disorder, especially when they are raised by caregivers who do not teach them how to control their impulsiveness or help them learn how to understand, regulate, and appropriately express their emotions. This theory is called the _____ of BPD.

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The biosocial developmental theory of BPD suggests that biological sensitivity combined with inadequate or inconsistent caregiving can result in the development of the disorder. The other three theories mentioned in the options (catastrophic cognitions theory, triple vulnerabilities model, and genetic predisposition model) do not emphasize the role of early life experiences and caregiving in the development of BPD.

One Theory of Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) Is That Some