Cynthia Has Been Slamming Doors at Work and Today in a Meeting

question 38

Multiple Choice

Cynthia has been slamming doors at work and today in a meeting she threw a pen at the wall.Which symptom of emotional distress is she demonstrating?

• A)adjustment
• B)hostility
• C)withdrawal
• D)satisfaction

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Definitions:

Narcotic

A class of substances that relieve pain and induce a state of sleep or stupor; often associated with opioids, which can be both legal medications and illicit drugs.

Barbiturates

A class of drugs that are used as sedatives and hypnotics, which can depress the central nervous system.

Drug Interaction

A modification in the effect of a drug when it is taken in combination with another drug, leading to increased efficacy, reduced effectiveness, or adverse side effects.

Overstimulation

A condition resulting from exposure to more sensory input, information, or activity than the brain can process comfortably, leading to stress or cognitive overload.