What percentage of Borderline Personality Disorder diagnoses are given to women?

• A. 10 percent
• B. 75 percent
• C. 25 percent
• D. 50 percent

Answer: (B)

The main idea here is the gender distribution in Borderline Personality Disorder diagnoses. Clinically, BPD is diagnosed more often in women than in men, and the commonly cited figure is that about three quarters of those diagnosed are female, which is roughly 75 percent. That makes this option the best fit for the typical pattern seen in many studies and texts. It’s worth keeping in mind that some researchers note the difference may reflect diagnostic and care-seeking biases or how symptoms are interpreted across genders, rather than a perfect reflection of true prevalence. The other percentages would understate the female share compared with the well-established pattern.