Melba Is Incapable of Making a Decision on Her Own

question 128

Multiple Choice

Melba is incapable of making a decision on her own, even about everyday matters. She is terrified that if she disagrees with people they will abandon her, so she will not challenge anyone or stand up for herself. Lately, her close friend has been pressuring her to get some help so she will stop trying to please everyone. It is most likely that she has a

• A)psychotic disorder.
• B)personality disorder.
• C)mood disorder.
• D)schizoid disorder.
• E)dissociative disorder.

Analyze the influence of early childhood experiences on adult personality.

Explain the concept of defense mechanisms and their role in personality.

Understand the concept of temperament and its basis.

Recognize the importance of narrative and humanist views in understanding personality.

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Definitions:

Criminal Justice System

The set of legal and social institutions for enforcing the criminal law in accordance with a defined set of procedural rules and limitations.

Dissociative Amnesia

A mental disorder characterized by memory loss that is more severe than normal forgetfulness and can't be explained by a medical condition.

Hypnotic Therapy

A therapeutic technique in which clinicians use hypnosis to help patients enter a state of deep relaxation, aiming to alter behaviors, perceptions, sensations, and emotions.

Adrenocorticotropic Hormone

A hormone produced by the pituitary gland that stimulates the production and release of cortisol from the adrenal gland.