Question

Neuroimaging studies suggest that ________ personality disorder is associated with increased amygdala activation in emotion-inducing situations.

Answer 1

Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) is the inability to manage one's emotions. The Amygdala, located in the temporal lobe of the brain is responsible for emotions. Research shows that patients with BPD showed extended reaction time during an induced emotional distraction compared to a healthy person.