Kate Constantly Thinks About Jumping in Front of an Oncoming

question 182

Multiple Choice

Kate constantly thinks about jumping in front of an oncoming car when she is walking.The only way she seems to be able to stop these self-destructive thoughts is to say Mother Goose nursery rhymes over and over to herself.In this case,Kate's symptoms are most consistent with

• A) generalized anxiety disorder.
• B) panic disorder.
• C) bipolar disorder.
• D) obsessive-compulsive disorder.

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Definitions:

Coregulation

Transitional stage in the control of behavior in which parents exercise general supervision and children exercise moment-to-moment self-regulation.

Process of Coregulation

The dynamic interaction between individuals where they collaboratively maintain and adjust each other's behaviors and emotions.

Clean Up Your Room

Typically advice or a directive aimed at organizing and tidying one's living space, emphasizing cleanliness and order.

Parental Divorce

The legal dissolution of marriage between two parents, which can significantly impact the emotional, social, and financial stability of children.