The process of splitting, whereby individuals with borderline personality disorder see themselves and other people as either all good or all bad, was theorized in the ________ school of thought.

A) cognitive
B) behavioral
C) humanistic
D) psychoanalytic

Splitting

A defense mechanism in which an individual sees people or situations in all-or-nothing terms, without recognizing any middle ground.

Borderline Personality Disorder

A mental disorder characterized by unstable moods, behaviors, and relationships, often resulting in impulsive actions and a poor self-image.

Psychoanalytic School

A branch of psychology that emphasizes the importance of unconscious processes and childhood experiences in shaping behavior and personality.