A Patient in the Emergency Department Shows a Variety of Psychiatric

question 25

Multiple Choice

A patient in the emergency department shows a variety of psychiatric symptoms, including restlessness and anxiety. The patient says, "I feel sad because evil spirits have overtaken my all of me-they think for me and they do things I would not normally do." Which world view is most applicable to this individual?

• A) Religious
• B) Holistic
• C) Scientific
• D) Biomedical

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Definitions:

Psychodynamic

A psychological method focusing on the detailed examination of the underlying psychological dynamics influencing human actions, emotions, and sentiments, and their connection to early life experiences.

Generalized Anxiety Disorders

A mental health disorder characterized by excessive, uncontrollable worry about everyday things, affecting daily functioning.

DSM-5 Diagnosis

is the process of identifying mental disorders using the fifth edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, a standardized classification system.

Irrational Fear

An excessive and unreasonable fear response to a particular object, situation, or activity, often leading to avoidance behaviors.