Scott,age 24,has Withdrawn from Most Social Contact and Stopped Dressing

question 111

Multiple Choice

Scott,age 24,has withdrawn from most social contact and stopped dressing appropriately.When you speak with him,his conversation tends to make no sense.Of the following options,Scott is most likely to be diagnosed with

• A) a generalized anxiety disorder.
• B) a specific phobia.
• C) an addiction.
• D) schizophrenia.

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Definitions:

Compulsive Behaviors

Actions that a person feels compelled to perform repeatedly, often in response to an obsessive thought, typically leading to significant distress or impairment.

Reinforcement

In psychology, a process that strengthens or increases the likelihood of a behavior by adding a stimulus following the behavior.

Epigenetic Marks

Chemical modifications to the DNA or histone proteins that affect gene activity without altering the DNA sequence, impacting how genes are expressed.

PTSD

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, a mental health condition triggered by experiencing or witnessing a terrifying event, characterized by severe anxiety, flashbacks, and uncontrollable thoughts about the event.