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BPD or Bipolar Quiz

by pkuphalPublished: August 19, 2025

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Distinguishing between Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) and Bipolar Disorder can be challenging, even for those well-versed in mental health. This quiz is designed to test your knowledge and clarify the nuances between these two conditions. Sharpen your understanding and gain a deeper appreciation of the complexities involved.
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BPD or Bipolar Quiz
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1. Which disorder is characterized by extreme mood swings, including manic and depressive episodes?
Hint: Think about the disorder known for its ‘highs’ and ‘lows’.

BPD or Bipolar Quiz Questions Overview

1. Which disorder is characterized by extreme mood swings, including manic and depressive episodes?

Borderline Personality Disorder
Bipolar Disorder
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
Generalized Anxiety Disorder

2. Which disorder often involves intense fear of abandonment and unstable relationships?

Borderline Personality Disorder
Bipolar Disorder
Schizophrenia
Panic Disorder

3. Which disorder is more likely to involve impulsive behaviors such as spending sprees and risky activities?

Borderline Personality Disorder
Bipolar Disorder
Major Depressive Disorder
Social Anxiety Disorder

4. Which disorder typically has a more chronic and pervasive pattern of instability in mood and self-image?

Borderline Personality Disorder
Bipolar Disorder
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder

5. Which disorder’s symptoms can be managed with mood stabilizers like lithium?

Borderline Personality Disorder
Bipolar Disorder
Autism Spectrum Disorder
Dissociative Identity Disorder

6. Which disorder often includes self-harming behaviors as a symptom?

Borderline Personality Disorder
Bipolar Disorder
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
Generalized Anxiety Disorder

7. Which disorder is more likely to be diagnosed in adolescence or early adulthood?

Borderline Personality Disorder
Bipolar Disorder
Alzheimer’s Disease
Parkinson’s Disease

8. Which disorder may include psychotic symptoms such as hallucinations during severe episodes?

Borderline Personality Disorder
Bipolar Disorder
Anorexia Nervosa
Bulimia Nervosa

9. Which disorder is more likely to involve rapid mood shifts in response to environmental triggers?

Borderline Personality Disorder
Bipolar Disorder
Schizophrenia
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder

10. Which disorder is associated with a higher risk of substance abuse?

Borderline Personality Disorder
Bipolar Disorder
Anxiety Disorder
Phobia

11. Which disorder is more likely to be treated with Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)?

Borderline Personality Disorder
Bipolar Disorder
Schizoaffective Disorder
Panic Disorder

12. Which disorder often involves periods of normal mood between episodes?

Borderline Personality Disorder
Bipolar Disorder
Major Depressive Disorder
Generalized Anxiety Disorder

13. Which disorder is more likely to involve chronic feelings of emptiness?

Borderline Personality Disorder
Bipolar Disorder
Panic Disorder
Social Anxiety Disorder

14. Which disorder is more likely to involve a pattern of idealizing and then devaluing others?

Borderline Personality Disorder
Bipolar Disorder
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
Generalized Anxiety Disorder

15. Which disorder is more likely to involve a family history of mood disorders?

Borderline Personality Disorder
Bipolar Disorder
Schizophrenia
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

16. Which disorder is more likely to involve intense episodes of anger?

Borderline Personality Disorder
Bipolar Disorder
Anorexia Nervosa
Bulimia Nervosa

17. Which disorder is more likely to involve periods of hyperactivity and decreased need for sleep?

Borderline Personality Disorder
Bipolar Disorder
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
Generalized Anxiety Disorder

18. Which disorder is more likely to involve a pervasive pattern of instability in self-image?

Borderline Personality Disorder
Bipolar Disorder
Schizophrenia
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder
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