During Her Intake Interview, Jody's Psychiatrist Asks for a Familial

question 67

Multiple Choice

During her intake interview, Jody's psychiatrist asks for a familial history of mental disorders, as well as for details about her childhood friends, neighborhood, and schools. The psychiatrist is gathering information related to the influence of _____ on development.

• A) biology and environment
• B) biology
• C) environment
• D) cognitive acuity and coping skills

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Definitions:

Severe Damage

Extensive harm or injury that significantly impairs function or structure.

Personality

Refers to the stable individual differences in emotional, interpersonal, experiential, attitudinal, and motivational styles that define one's personal distinctiveness.

Acute Anxiety Disorder

A severe and sudden onset of symptoms of anxiety, which can include intense fear, discomfort, or panic, often requiring immediate medical attention.

Cortisol

A steroid hormone produced by the adrenal glands, often referred to as the "stress hormone" because it's released in response to stress and low blood-glucose concentration.