Following Her Stroke, Charlotte No Longer Cares Whether Her Grandchildren

question 52

Multiple Choice

Following her stroke, Charlotte no longer cares whether her grandchildren come to visit or not. This would be described as what kind of impairment?

• A) Apathy or emotional blunting
• B) Impairment of emotional control or modulation
• C) Impairment of control over matters of propriety and ethical conduct
• D) Impairment of receptive and expressive communication

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Definitions:

Prozac

A brand name for fluoxetine, a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) used to treat depression and a variety of other mental health conditions.

Celexa

A prescription medication belonging to the class of drugs known as selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), used to treat depression.

Clomipramine

A tricyclic antidepressant medication primarily used to treat obsessive-compulsive disorder.

Cognitive-Behavioural Technique

Strategies used within cognitive-behavioural therapy to help individuals change patterns of thinking or behavior that are causing them problems.