A Patient Is Hospitalized with Blindness of Sudden Onset

question 22

Multiple Choice

A patient is hospitalized with blindness of sudden onset. According to the spouse, the patient entered a room and found the spouse in a romantic embrace with a neighbor. The patient is unconcerned about the blindness and says, "I'm sure things will turn out all right." Which term best describes this reaction? A person comes to the clinic reporting, "I wear a scarf across my lower face when I go out because of my ugly appearance." Assessment reveals an average appearance with no actual disfigurement. Which problem is most likely?

• A) La belle indifference
• B) Agoraphobia
• C) Dissociation
• D) Fugue

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Definitions:

Keyword Method

A mnemonic technique that involves associating a new word or information with a similar-sounding keyword to facilitate recall.

Acrostics

An artistic work like a poem or a puzzle where select letters within each line spell out distinct words or messages.

Method of Loci

A mnemonic technique that involves associating information to be remembered with specific physical locations.

Self-Referent Encoding

The process of relating new information to oneself during the encoding phase, which can increase the likelihood of remembering the information.