Hyperarousal, Intrusion, and an Exaggerated Startle Response Are Symptoms of

question 44

Multiple Choice

Hyperarousal, intrusion, and an exaggerated startle response are symptoms of

• A) OCD.
• B) excoriation.
• C) generalized anxiety disorder.
• D) PTSD.

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Definitions:

Beliefs

Cognitive convictions or acceptances that something is true or exists, often influencing behavior and perception.

Obedience

A change in behavior in response to an instruction or command from another person.

Compliance

A change in behavior in response to a request.

Dissonance Theory

A theory proposed by Leon Festinger that suggests that inconsistency among beliefs or behaviors causes psychological discomfort (dissonance), leading to efforts to reduce the dissonance.