Amber Lives in a Housing Development Between Two Parallel Streets

question 24

Multiple Choice

Amber lives in a housing development between two parallel streets that both connect to a freeway. She usually takes the street to the south when heading southbound on the freeway to work, but that street is closed for repairs for three months. Amber takes the street to the north during that time. After the street to the south is re-opened, she continues to take the street to the north, even though it is a slightly longer route. Continuing to take the street to the north represents

• A) a single dissociation.
• B) a source problem.
• C) a mental set.
• D) convergent thinking.

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Definitions:

Dissociative Identity Disorder

A psychological disorder characterized by the presence of two or more distinct personality states that control an individual's behavior at different times.

Physically Abused

Having suffered physical harm or injury by another person, often in a context of power imbalance or domestic violence.

Sexually Abused

A situation where an individual is subjected to unwanted sexual activity by another.

Obsessive-Compulsive Personality Disorder

A personality disorder characterized by a pervasive pattern of preoccupation with orderliness, perfectionism, and control, at the expense of flexibility, openness, and efficiency.