Which of the Following Scenarios Best Exemplifies Spontaneous Recovery

question 97

Multiple Choice

Which of the following scenarios best exemplifies spontaneous recovery

• A)Alexis is a former cocaine user.Now that she no longer uses, her hands no longer shake and her heart no longer pounds when she hears a car pull into her drive, like her dealer used to do in his car.
• B)Alexis uses cocaine.She no longer feels quite the same rush as she did when she first started using.
• C)Alexis is a former cocaine user in recovery.After a relapse, though, her hands shake and her heart pounds when she hears a car pull into her drive, like her dealer used to do in his car.
• D)Alexis uses cocaine.Her heart pounds and her hands shake not only when she sees her dealer's car pull into her drive, but also when she sees a similar car pull into her drive.

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Definitions:

DSM-5

The 5th edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, a standardized classification system for diagnosing mental disorders used by mental health professionals in the U.S.

Histrionic

Relates to a pattern of excessive emotionality and attention-seeking behavior; often associated with Histrionic Personality Disorder.

DSM-IV-TR

The Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fourth Edition, Text Revision; a manual used to diagnose mental disorders.

Cluster A

Refers to one of three clusters of personality disorders in the DSM, characterized by odd or eccentric behaviors, including paranoid, schizoid, and schizotypal personality disorders.