When Sam's Boyfriend Came into the Apartment and Yelled at His

question 35

Multiple Choice

When Sam's boyfriend came into the apartment and yelled at his partner Sean because the mail had fallen on the floor, he was able to cognitively reappraise his behavior, which led him to:

• A) tell Sean they needed to take time apart.
• B) throw the mail away.
• C) apologize for not letting Sean have an opportunity to pick up the mail.
• D) apologize and explain that he was stressed at the number of bills in the mail.

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Definitions:

Schizophrenia

A chronic and severe mental disorder that affects how a person thinks, feels, and behaves, characterized by delusions, hallucinations, and disordered thinking.

Anxiety Disorders

A group of mental health disorders characterized by significant feelings of anxiety and fear, impacting daily functioning.

Delusions

False beliefs that are maintained even though they clearly are out of touch with reality.

Hallucinations

Sensory perceptions that occur in the absence of a real external stimulus or that represent gross distortions of perceptual input.