Adrian Has Been Experiencing a Strange Sense of Detachment from His

question 64

Multiple Choice

Adrian has been experiencing a strange sense of detachment from his body as though he was watching himself in a dream state. Additionally, he sometimes feels that surrounding events are not real. His main diagnosis would likely be

• A) derealization without depersonalization.
• B) depersonalization without derealization.
• C) depersonalization/derealization disorder.
• D) delusional disorder.

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Definitions:

Resistant to Extinction

Refers to the persistence of learned behaviors or responses after the reinforcement has been eliminated.

Rewarded Behavior

Actions that are positively reinforced, increasing the likelihood of their recurrence.

Discriminative Stimulus

In operant conditioning, a stimulus that indicates that reinforcement is available.

Skinner Box

An experimental apparatus developed by B.F. Skinner for studying behavioral conditioning in animals, typically involving a lever they press to receive a reward.