Individuals with borderline personality disorder often suddenly switch from idealizing a friend to despising the friend with little cause. What is this phenomenon called? This question is based on the Faces Interactive Borderline Personality Module

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Splitting is a common defense mechanism associated with borderline personality disorder. It involves a pattern of seeing the world in black and white terms, and switching abruptly from idealizing someone to demonizing them with little cause. This can lead to unstable and intense relationships.

Individuals with Borderline Personality Disorder Often Suddenly Switch from Idealizing