Ron is an Iraq War veteran. He wakes up in the middle of the night in a cold sweat due to
nightmares in which he relives his most frightening war experiences.
He refuses to talk about
the war with anyone and is constantly fidgety and "on edge." He is unable to enjoy himself or
develop intimate relationships. His symptoms have continued for over 3 years. He is best diagnosed as suffering from a(n) ______ disorder.
a. personality c. acute stress
b. adjustment d. posttraumatic stress
D
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Mary has been married for 20 years and describes how her husband has been verbally abusive toward her for most of that time. She indicates that her husband has had multiple affairs with other women but she can't leave him because she "loves and needs him.". When challenged by the interviewer regarding the wisdom of staying with such a man, Mary agrees with the interviewer, although she later
confides that she always agrees with everyone to avoid conflict and disapproval. Mary should be diagnosed with ________ personality disorder. a. avoidant b. histrionic c. dependent d. borderline
Phenotype is the expression of genotype and is determined according to three basic patterns: dominance, codominance, and genetic imprinting. Define each pattern, and give an example trait for each
What will be an ideal response?
A technique in which a burst of electrical activity is measured by blood flow in the brain is a(n) ______
Fill in the blank with correct word
____________________ is the seeking out of another person's perception of a situation to help us form our own view of it
Fill in the blank(s) with correct word