A Man Continued to State That the Flood Was Not

question 6

Multiple Choice

A man continued to state that the flood was not that bad,the town can rebuild,and no real damage was done.From his statements,what can be concluded?

• A)He has totally recovered and thinks everyone else has as well.
• B)He is having a strong emotional response but is overcompensating.
• C)He is psychotic and needs medication.
• D)He is still in denial,and the disaster has not really registered yet.

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Definitions:

Psychotherapy

A therapeutic treatment involving psychological techniques, designed to assist individuals in overcoming difficulties and achieving personal growth.

Schizophrenia

A chronic mental health condition characterized by a disruption in the connection among cognition, emotion, and conduct, resulting in incorrect perceptions, unsuitable behaviors and emotions, detachment from the real world and social connections towards illusion and fantasy, and a feeling of psychological disintegration.

Reality

The state of things as they actually exist, as opposed to an idealistic or notional idea of them.

Dopamine

A neurotransmitter in the brain that plays a key role in regulating mood, motivation, pleasure, and reward.