Question

Recently, Kevin has been spending a lot of time playing online poker. Last weekend, he decided on a whim to fly to Las Vegas to try his hand at "the real thing." He lost over $5,000. This behavior indicates that Kevin may have

A) bipolar disorder.
B) borderline personality disorder.
C) schizophrenia.
D) generalized anxiety disorder

Answer 1

The correct option is: B. Borderline Personality Disorder

Step-by-step explanation:

Borderline Personality Disorder is a chronic mental disorder characterized by impulsiveness, disturbed sense of self, unstable emotions and relationships.

Symptoms of borderline personality disorder can be easily triggered by normal actions, events, social and environmental factors.

Other common symptoms of this disorder include insecurity, depersonalization, detachment from reality, feelings of emptiness and worthlessness, self-harm and anxiety.

Therefore, Kevin's behavior in the given example indicates that he may have borderline personality disorder.