Negative reward expectations in Borderline Personality Disorder patients: neurophysiological evidence.

Biol Psychol

Servei de Psiquiatria i Salut Mental, Hospital d'Igualada (Consorci Sanitari de l'Anoia), Igualada, Barcelona 08700, Spain; Unitat de Psicologia Mèdica, Departament de Psiquiatria i Medicina Legal & Institut de Neurociències, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, 08193 Bellaterra, Barcelona, Spain; Cognition and Brain Plasticity Group [Bellvitge Biomedical Research Institute - IDIBELL], L'Hospitalet de Llobregat, Barcelona 08097, Spain.

Published: October 2013

Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) patients present profound disturbances in affect regulation and impulse control which could reflect a dysfunction in reward-related processes. The current study investigated these processes in a sample of 18 BPD patients and 18 matched healthy controls, using an event-related brain potentials methodology. Results revealed a reduction in the amplitude of the Feedback-Related Negativity of BPD patients, which is a neurophysiological index of the impact of negative feedback in reward-related tasks. This reduction, in the effect of negative feedback in BPD patients, was accompanied by a different behavioral pattern of risk choice compared to healthy participants. These findings confirm a dysfunctional reward system in BDP patients, which might compromise their capacity to build positive expectations of future rewards and decision making.

Download full-text PDF

Source
http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.biopsycho.2013.08.002DOI Listing

Publication Analysis

Top Keywords

bpd patients
16
borderline personality
8
personality disorder
8
patients neurophysiological
8
negative feedback
8
patients
6
negative reward
4
reward expectations
4
expectations borderline
4
disorder patients
4

Similar Publications

Borderline personality disorder (BPD) has a strong impact not only on patients' lives but also on their families. The presence of an invalidating environment is one of the key factors in the etiology of BPD. This study evaluated the impact of the Family connections (FC) program on burden, grief, and other clinical variables in 202 caregivers and identified the profiles of participants who improved/deteriorated their levels of burden and grief.

View Article and Find Full Text PDF

Loneliness, a complex and multifaceted global issue, often affects individuals with borderline personality disorder (BPD), characterized by unstable relationships, poor self-image, and impulsive behavior. This paper explores the experience of loneliness among Arab patients with BPD, highlighting sociocultural challenges and barriers to seeking help. Cultural stigma, often tied to religious beliefs, significantly impedes mental healthcare in Arab societies.

View Article and Find Full Text PDF

The McLean Screening Instrument for Borderline Personality Disorder: A Review.

J Psychiatr Pract

January 2025

Department of Psychiatry and Psychology, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN.

Borderline personality disorder (BPD) poses significant challenges for early identification and diagnosis due to its intricate symptomatology that overlaps with other psychiatric illnesses. To address this challenge, the McLean Screening Instrument for BPD (MSI-BPD) was developed to identify individuals displaying potential BPD symptoms. This review aims to consolidate the current limited body of research on the MSI-BPD, delving into its origins, the rigor of its validation process, its practicality in clinical settings, and potential applications.

View Article and Find Full Text PDF

Introduction Bariatric surgery is increasingly employed to address the global burden of morbid obesity, with Roux-en-Y gastric bypass (RYGB) representing the predominant procedure. However, some patients, particularly those with extreme obesity (BMI >50 kg/m²), may experience unsatisfactory weight-related outcomes following RYGB. While biliopancreatic diversion with duodenal switch (BPD-DS) offers superior weight reduction for this population, its complexity and associated risks limit its widespread use.

View Article and Find Full Text PDF

To provide proof-of-concept (PoC), dose-range finding, and safety data for BI 1358894, a TRPC4/5 ion channel inhibitor, in patients with borderline personality disorder (BPD). This was a phase 2, multinational, randomized, double-blind, placebo controlled trial. Patients were randomized to oral placebo or BI 1358894 (5 mg, 25 mg, 75 mg, or 125 mg) once daily in a 2.

View Article and Find Full Text PDF

Want AI Summaries of new PubMed Abstracts delivered to your In-box?

Enter search terms and have AI summaries delivered each week - change queries or unsubscribe any time!