Which of the following best exemplifies the borderline characteristic of splitting?
A) Tanya, who has remained depressed for several years
B) Louisa, who cannot stay in serious relationships for long without feeling resentful
C) Ahn, whose personality swings between being very extraverted and being very introverted
D) Perry, whose view of the people in his life constantly shifts from idealized to hateful

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Splitting is the tendency to view people or situations as either all good or all bad, with little room for complexity or nuance. Perry's constantly shifting view of the people in his life from idealized to hateful is the best example of this characteristic.

Which of the Following Best Exemplifies the Borderline Characteristic of Splitting