Kate Constantly Thinks About Jumping in Front of an Oncoming

question 205

Multiple Choice

Kate constantly thinks about jumping in front of an oncoming car when she is walking. The only way she seems to be able to stop these self-destructive thoughts is to say Mother Goose nursery rhymes over and over to herself. In this case, Kate's symptoms are MOST consistent with _____ disorder.

• A)generalized anxiety
• B)panic
• C)bipolar
• D)obsessive-compulsive

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Definitions:

Positive Force

An influence or factor that contributes to a beneficial outcome or fosters positive change.

Bewitchment

Refers to the act or power of causing someone to become enchanted or spellbound, often seen in folklore and witchcraft contexts.

Excessive Chaos

A situation characterized by a high level of disorder and confusion beyond what is typically manageable.

Psychic Epidemics

Phenomena in which a certain behavior or mindset spreads rapidly and widely among a population, influencing the collective psychological state.