Elizabeth Is on a Business Trip

question 16

Multiple Choice

Elizabeth is on a business trip. She is staying in a nice hotel in the heart of the big city. Unfortunately, Elizabeth is unable to fall asleep because her room is on a busy street and the traffic noise is constant. Eventually, Elizabeth's sensory neurons will respond to the constant traffic noise and __________.

• A)increase their activity, thereby diminishing her sensitivity to the noise
• B)increase their activity and therefore increase Elizabeth's sensory threshold
• C)decrease their activity, thereby diminishing her sensitivity to the noise
• D)decrease their activity and therefore increase Elizabeth's sensory threshold

---

Definitions:

Impaired Reality Testing

A psychological condition where an individual has difficulty distinguishing between what is real and what is not, often seen in psychotic disorders.

Maladaptive Themes

Recurrent patterns of thought or behavior that are detrimental to one's well-being or ability to adapt to life's challenges.

Other-directedness

A personality orientation where an individual's behavior, thoughts, and beliefs are influenced heavily by external approval or social cues rather than personal values.

Problematic Emotions

Feelings or emotional states that cause distress or difficulty in functioning.