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Psychological Testing of the Borderline Patient: A Guide for Therapeutic Action

Psychological testing can contribute to all phases of treatment of borderline patients. First, during initial consultation accurate diagnostic understanding is expedited. Second, treatment strategies can be planned based on a detailed picture of ego functioning and object relations. Third, transference distortions as well as countertransference traps can be anticipated.

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