Urijah Has Recently Entered a Forensic Psychiatric Facility

question 72

Multiple Choice

Urijah has recently entered a forensic psychiatric facility. During his assessment interview, Urijah intentionally exaggerated his exhibitionist tendencies to get more attention from the hospital staff. What term best describes his behaviour?

• A) Malingering
• B) Psychometrics
• C) Paraphilias
• D) Cognitive distortions

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Definitions:

Medulla

The inner region of an organ or tissue, especially the medulla oblongata, which is a part of the brainstem controlling vital body functions such as breathing and heart rate.

General Adaptation Syndrome

According to Hans Selye, a series of physiological reactions to stress occurring in three phases: alarm, resistance, and exhaustion.

Resistance Phase

The second stage of the general adaptation syndrome, where the body adapts to and resists stress, but at a high cost to its energy resources.

Exhaustion Phase

The final stage of the general adaptation syndrome, characterized by the body's inability to continue adaptation to stress, leading to potential burnout or health issues.