Which of the Following Is the Best Analogy for Neurofibrillary

question 38

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the best analogy for neurofibrillary tangles that occur in Alzheimer's disease?

• A)Long hair that has not been brushed for a while and is in knots.
• B)Railroad tracks with ties that have become twisted around themselves, resulting in the collapse of the tracks.
• C)A series of runways at an airport without an effective air traffic controller.
• D)An extremely congested highway that has road construction combined with poor signs to direct commuters.

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Definitions:

Cluster C

A category within the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) that includes anxiety, avoidant, and dependent personality disorders.

Dependent

Relying on someone or something else for support, sustenance, or care, often leading to a lack of autonomy.

Big Five Traits

A model outlining five broad dimensions of personality: openness, conscientiousness, extraversion, agreeableness, and neuroticism.

Multipersonality Disorder

A mental disorder, more accurately referred to as Dissociative Identity Disorder, characterized by the presence of two or more distinct personality states within a single individual.