A Type of Generalized Seizure Characterized by a Rapid Loss

question 71

Multiple Choice

A type of generalized seizure characterized by a rapid loss of consciousness and motor coordination, muscle spasms, and jerking motions is known as a(n) :

• A) simple partial seizure.
• B) absence.
• C) tonic-clonic seizure.
• D) complex partial seizure.

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Definitions:

Tourette's

A neurological disorder characterized by involuntary tics and vocalizations.

Motor Tics

Involuntary, repetitive movements or sounds that can be sudden, brief, and nonrhythmic, often involving discrete muscle groups.

Social Stigma

The negative stereotypes and prejudicial attitudes people hold towards individuals or groups perceived as different from societal norms.

Specific Phobia

An intense, irrational fear of, or aversion to, a particular object, situation, or activity that provokes anxiety and avoidance behavior.