Which Diagnosis Could Create a Social Stigma and Possible Overdramatization

question 2

Multiple Choice

Which diagnosis could create a social stigma and possible overdramatization of exposure risk by health care workers?

• A) carcinoma of the lung
• B) human immunodeficiency virus
• C) morbid obesity
• D) type II diabetes mellitus

Comprehend the implications of aging on cognitive functions and memory.

Examine how theories of development (e.g., Piaget, Vygotsky, Erikson) explain cognitive and social growth.

Understand the historical development and the importance of discovering causes of psychological disorders, including general paresis.

Analyze the changes and approaches to diagnosing psychological disorders from DSM-IV-TR to DSM-5, including the reasoning behind these changes.

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Definitions:

Melatonin

A substance secreted by the pineal gland that controls the cycle of sleeping and waking.

Symptoms of Insomnia

Characteristics of insomnia include difficulty falling asleep, staying asleep, or waking too early, resulting in daytime tiredness.

Sleep Terrors

A sleep disorder causing feelings of panic or dread typically occurring during the first hours of stage 3-4 non-REM sleep.

Nightmares

Disturbing dreams that can cause feelings of fear, stress, or anxiety upon waking.