Ryan Is Unusually Tall for His Age, Has a Lot

question 28

Multiple Choice

 Ryan is unusually tall for his age, has a lot of trouble with acne, and finds school a lot more difficult than his older siblings. Through thorough testing, his physicians are most likely to have discovered that Ryan has which of the following conditions?

• A) a 47,XYY genotype
• B) 5-alpha-reductase deficiency
• C) androgen insensitivity syndrome
• D) congenital adrenal hyperplasia

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Definitions:

Proprium

Alfred Adler’s term referring to the core of an individual's personality, encompassing self-awareness and self-regard.

Master Trait

A dominant characteristic or quality that significantly shapes an individual's behavior and identity.

Unconscious Forces

Psychological forces not present in conscious awareness but influencing emotions, behavior, and thoughts.

Superego

In psychoanalytic theory, the part of the personality that acts as the moral center, enforcing ethical conduct and societal norms.