Rhonda Has Been Diagnosed with PTSD After Being Beaten and Raped

question 94

Multiple Choice

Rhonda has been diagnosed with PTSD after being beaten and raped by her ex-husband. She is discussing various treatment options with her therapist. Why might her therapist suggest cognitive-behavioral therapy rather than medication?

• A) Medications only numb the emotions, they do not help with the problems.
• B) The ability to express emotions and develop adaptive strategies will be more helpful.
• C) Cognitive-behavior treatments are easier to deal with after this type of event.
• D) Medications have not been found to be successful for treating PTSD.

Understand the socioeconomic, age, racial, gender, and sexual orientation dimensions of disability.

Recognize disabled persons as a minority group and understand the discrimination they face.

Grasp the changing prevalence of disabilities over time and discuss factors influencing these trends.

Explore the concept of disability as a minority group and the debates surrounding this classification.

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Definitions:

Fertilization

Fusion of two gametes to form a zygote; part of sexual reproduction.

Amniotic Fluid

The protective fluid contained within the amniotic sac that surrounds and cushions the fetus during pregnancy.

Mechanical Impacts

Physical interferences or forces that result in a change to an object's state or structure.

Seminiferous Tubules

In testes, tiny tubes where sperm form.