Jerry Is Normally Polite and Controlled, but If He Gets

question 81

Multiple Choice

Jerry is normally polite and controlled, but if he gets a wrong-number telephone call, he completely loses control.After shrieking at the caller, he may rip the phone out of the wall and hurl it across the room.Afterward, he is filled with guilt and shame.Which impulse control disorder does Jerry illustrate?

• A)pyromania
• B)Internet addiction
• C)kleptomania
• D)intermittent explosive disorder

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Definitions:

Innate

Inborn; natural. Describing qualities, abilities, or knowledge present in an individual at birth.

Agoraphobia

An anxiety disorder characterized by an intense fear of places or situations where escape might be difficult or help might not be available.

Paranoia

Involves pervasive distrust and suspicion of others without adequate basis, often leading to the belief that others are out to harm one.

Learned Helplessness

A condition resulting from the belief that one has no control over their environment, often leading to decreased motivation and sometimes depression.