A Young Mother Is in a Relationship with a Man

question 61

Multiple Choice

A young mother is in a relationship with a man who routinely punches and slaps her. She has tried to leave the relationship but has returned each time because she cannot financially support her child on her own. At this point, she has given up on any attempts to escape the abuse. Her sense that nothing will change suggests she is suffering from

• A) hidden aggression.
• B) manic depression.
• C) learned helplessness.
• D) post-traumatic stress disorder.
• E) suppressed anger.

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Definitions:

Psychological Factors

Elements of human psychological function that can influence our behavior, thoughts, emotions, and overall mental health.

Competency

The ability to do something successfully or efficiently.

Insanity

A legal and informal term referring to mental illness or the state of being seriously mentally ill, often used in a legal context rather than a medical one.

Mental Illness

A wide range of mental health conditions that affect mood, thinking, and behavior, including disorders such as depression, anxiety disorders, schizophrenia, and others.