While Traveling Home from Work in a Large City, Kat's

question 5

Multiple Choice

While traveling home from work in a large city, Kat's subway car was derailed. She was thrown from her seat and broke several bones in wrist and hand. Although the accident only lasted a few seconds, Kat felt as if the accident lasted several minutes-time seemed to move very slowly. Which term describes Kat's perception of the accident?

• A)Depersonalization
• B)Derealization
• C)Dissociative fugue
• D)Disorientation

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Definitions:

Parental Divorce

The legal dissolution of a marriage by a court, which can significantly impact the emotional, financial, and social well-being of both the parents and their children.

Alarm Reaction

The initial stage of the stress response, where the body reacts to a stressor with a fight-or-flight response.

Marital Conflict

Disagreements or disputes between married partners, often leading to stress or dissatisfaction within the relationship.

Endocrine System

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