Peter Used to Be a Straight "A" Student

question 49

Multiple Choice

Peter used to be a straight "A" student. He took a lot of pleasure from school and his friends. Lately, he has been getting "F's" and commenting to his friends how nothing matters. He has been listless and very depressed. He has started to drink a lot of alcohol which is uncharacteristic of him. He has been pushing his friends away for several weeks. Suddenly, Peter comes to school very happy. Peter may be at risk for ______.

• A) conduct disorder
• B) post-traumatic stress disorder
• C) suicide
• D) introspection

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Definitions:

Hybridization

The concept in chemistry where atomic orbitals mix to form new hybrid orbitals for bonding.

Cationic Center

A site within a molecule that bears a positive charge, typically found in organometallic or organic compounds.

CCC Bond Angle

The angle between three consecutive carbon atoms within an organic molecule, significant in determining molecule shape.

Hybridization

The concept in chemistry where atomic orbitals mix to form new hybrid orbitals suitable for the pairing of electrons to form chemical bonds.