Which client statement reflects an understanding of circadian rhythms in psychopathology?
1. "When I dream about my mother's horrible train accident, I become hysterical." 2. "I get really irritable during my menstrual cycle."3. "I'm a morning person. I get my best work done before noon."
4. "Every February, I tend to experience periods of sadness."
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Rationale: By stating, "I am a morning person," the client demonstrates an understanding that circadian rhythms may influence a variety of regulatory functions, including the sleep-wake cycle, regulation of body temperature, and patterns of activity. Most humans follow a 24-hour cycle that is largely affected by lightness and darkness.
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