Borderline personality disorder traits and affect reactivity to positive affect induction followed by a stressor

ConclusionsOur results do not support models postulating BPD-specific affective hyperreactivity. HAP and LAP have different trajectories, depending on the degree of psychopathology. The resilience-enhancing potential of a PA-focus in psychotherapy needs further research.
Source: Journal of Behavior Therapy and Experimental Psychiatry - Category: Psychiatry Source Type: research