Lisa's Neurological Work-Up Showed Enlarged Ventricles in Her Brain and Low

question 160

Multiple Choice

Lisa's neurological work-up showed enlarged ventricles in her brain and low levels of activity in her frontal lobes.The psychological disorder Lisa probably has is:

• A)conversion disorder
• B)schizophrenia
• C)dysthymic disorder
• D)dissociative fugue

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Definitions:

Theory of Mind

The ability to attribute mental states—beliefs, intents, desires, emotions—to oneself and others and to understand that others have beliefs, desires, and intentions that are different from one's own.

Autobiographical Memory

refers to an individual's memory of events and experiences from their own life, forming a personal history.

Memory Capacity

The amount of information that an individual can store in their memory system over short-term or long-term periods.

Preconventional Morality

A stage in Kohlberg's theory of moral development where moral reasoning is based on external rewards and punishments rather than internal values or social rules.