In the Case of Kenneth Bianchi, Psychologists Sought to Determine

question 67

Multiple Choice

In the case of Kenneth Bianchi, psychologists sought to determine whether his criminal behavior was actually due to the disorder called ____.

• A) multiple personality disorder (now called dissociative identity disorder)
• B) paranoid schizophrenia
• C) amotivational syndrome
• D) presenile dementia

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Definitions:

Physical Stabilization

The process of bringing a patient's physical condition to a steady state whereby recovery or healing can optimally occur, often after trauma or during critical illness.

Emotional Adjustment

The process of managing and adapting one's emotions to cope with new or challenging environments or situations.

Menstrual Period

The phase in a woman's monthly cycle where the lining of the uterus sheds, leading to bleeding through the vagina, typically lasting between 2 to 7 days.

Pregnant

The condition of having a developing embryo or fetus in the body, as a result of the fertilization of an egg by a sperm.