Hector Is Hypervigilant, Is Having Difficulty Sleeping and Concentrating, Easily

question 91

Multiple Choice

Hector is hypervigilant, is having difficulty sleeping and concentrating, easily becomes irritable and has outbursts of anger. He is most likely experiencing which of the following common features of traumatic stress disorders?

• A) Avoidance behavior
• B) Re-experiencing the trauma
• C) Emotional distress and impaired functioning
• D) Heightened arousal

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Definitions:

Generalized Expectancies

A psychological concept referring to an individual's belief or expectation that their behavior can lead to certain outcomes, regardless of the specific situation.

Locus of Control

An individual’s belief about the extent to which their actions influence the outcomes or events in their lives.

Learned Helplessness

A condition in which a person suffers from a sense of powerlessness, arising from traumatic events or persistent failure to succeed.

External Locus of Control

The belief that one's life events are largely influenced by external forces or other people, rather than one's own efforts.