A Patient Plays with a Lighter During the Subjective Interview

question 74

Multiple Choice

A patient plays with a lighter during the subjective interview, occasionally trying to light it. He reports having been diagnosed with an obsession with fire. A person with his condition can be documented as a:

• A) kleptomaniac.
• B) megalomaniac.
• C) pyromaniac.
• D) pseudomaniac.

Describe the opponent process theory and its application in understanding emotional and behavioral reactions.

Explain the concept of dishabituation and its relation to previous stimuli exposure.

Understand how frequent stimuli presentations and stimulus intensity affect habituation and sensitization.

Grasp the concept of the A state and B state in the context of opponent process theory.

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Definitions:

Linguistic

Relating to language or linguistics, the scientific study of language and its structure, including the study of grammar, syntax, and phonetics.

Norms

Social rules or guidelines that prescribe appropriate behavior in given situations, which are often unwritten but widely understood within a culture.

Deferred Imitation

The ability to reproduce a behavior observed at an earlier time, even in the absence of the original stimulus or model.

Cognitive Development

The process of growth and change in intellectual capabilities, influencing how an individual understands and interacts with the world.