Willie Is on the Bus with His Classmates

question 60

Multiple Choice

Willie is on the bus with his classmates.Who is most likely to be diagnosed with psychopathology based on the criteria that his or her behavior impairs good daily functioning?

• A) Jemima,who plays loud music on her cell phone even though it is against the rules
• B) Marvin,who gets sad if he cannot sit behind the bus driver
• C) Elizabeth,who must walk up and down the bus steps 10 times before getting on
• D) Bruce,who prefers to look out the window instead of talking to his seatmate

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Definitions:

General Adaptation Syndrome

A three-stage response (alarm, resistance, exhaustion) that the body goes through in reaction to prolonged stress.

Distress

Emotional suffering or pain often caused by stress, anxiety, or trauma, which can negatively impact an individual's mental and physical health.

Excessive

Going beyond what is normal, usual, or necessary; characterized by overabundance.

Debilitating

Causing weakness or an inability to function properly.