According to object relations theory, the emotional liability seen in the relationships of persons with borderline personality disorder is due to which of the following?

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Object relations theory suggests that individuals with borderline personality disorder have a tendency to split their experiences and relationships into extreme categories of all-good or all-bad. This leads to an unstable sense of self and emotional instability in relationships. Fear of rejection, confusion about reality, and inability to read interpersonal cues may contribute to this pattern, but splitting is the primary factor.

According to Object Relations Theory, the Emotional Liability Seen in the Relationships