A Person Who Has Problems Understanding Relationships and Responding to Social

question 58

Multiple Choice

A person who has problems understanding relationships and responding to social situations, and who also demonstrates repetitive patterns of behavior, MOST likely has which disorder?

• A) mild neurocognitive disorder
• B) dissociative identity disorder
• C) intellectual disability
• D) autism spectrum disorder

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Definitions:

General Paresis

General paresis, also known as general paralysis of the insane, is a severe neuropsychiatric disorder caused by untreated syphilis, leading to progressive dementia and physical disability.

Hypochondriasis

A psychological disorder characterized by excessive preoccupation with the fear of having a serious illness, despite medical reassurance.

Psychopathology

The study of mental disorders, or a term for the mental disorder itself.

Psychological Illness

A disorder characterized by disturbances in a person's thoughts, emotions, or behavior.