A 20-Year-Old Client and a 60-Year-Old Client Have Had Drunk

question 9

Multiple Choice

A 20-year-old client and a 60-year-old client have had drunk driving accidents and are both experiencing extreme anxiety. From a psychosocial theory perspective, which of these clients would be predisposed to the diagnosis of adjustment disorder?

• A) The 60-year-old, because of memory deficits
• B) The 60-year-old, because of decreased cognitive processing ability
• C) The 20-year-old, because of limited cognitive experiences
• D) The 20-year-old, because of lack of developmental maturity

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Definitions:

Modes of Interacting

Different ways or methods through which individuals communicate or engage with each other.

Communicate

The process of conveying information or expressing ideas and feelings through verbal, nonverbal, or written means.

Opinions

Personal beliefs or judgments that are not founded on proof or certainty, reflecting individual perspectives or preferences.

Personal Unhappiness

A state of dissatisfaction or sadness with one's personal situation or life circumstances.