Both Jacques and Brittany Find Themselves in Traffic Court to Testify

question 33

Multiple Choice

Both Jacques and Brittany find themselves in traffic court to testify about being rear-ended by another driver. Both were physically okay, but both now have anxious reactions when a traffic light changes and they must stop more quickly than normal. How might this shared experience impact their relationship?

• A) They will be less attracted to each other because they are each a reminder of a terrible experience.
• B) They will be more attracted to each other because they share this experience.
• C) They will be less attracted to each other because they are both emotionally unstable from the experience.
• D) They will be more attracted to each other because they both know there will be a large financial settlement from the accident and they could share that settlement.

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Definitions:

Medical Model

A framework that views psychological disorders as medical diseases with biological causes, which can be diagnosed, treated, and possibly cured.

Biopsychosocial Approach

An integrated approach that considers biological, psychological, and social factors in understanding health, illness, and healthcare delivery.

Major Depressive Disorder

A mood disorder in which a person experiences, in the absence of drugs or a medical condition, two or more weeks of significantly depressed moods, feelings of worthlessness, and diminished interest or pleasure in most activities.

Seasonal Affective

Part of Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), a type of depression that occurs at the same time each year, typically in the winter months.