Someone Who Has Psychologically Caused Problems of Consciousness and Self-Identification

question 90

Multiple Choice

Someone who has psychologically caused problems of consciousness and self-identification, such as amnesia, would be classified as falling into which of the different major diagnostic categories?

• A)Somatic symptom disorders
• B)Schizophrenic and other psychotic disorders
• C)Dissociative disorders
• D)Anxiety disorders

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Definitions:

Morphine

A potent opiate analgesic drug derived from opium used to relieve severe pain.

Endorphins

Naturally occurring chemicals in the brain that reduce pain and boost pleasure, resulting in feelings of well-being.

Chemical Structures

The three-dimensional arrangement of atoms in a molecule, which determines its reactivity and properties.

GABA

Gamma-Aminobutyric Acid (GABA) is a neurotransmitter in the brain that plays a key role in regulating nerve cell activity and is involved in reducing neuronal excitability throughout the nervous system.