Carlos Was Recently in a Car Crash in Which His

question 26

Multiple Choice

Carlos was recently in a car crash in which his friend was killed.Sometimes,Carlos reports feeling that he is walking through a dream instead of the real world.This is an example of which of the following?

• A) an intrusive symptom
• B) a dissociative symptom
• C) a negative alteration in cognition
• D) an alteration in physical arousal

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Definitions:

Endocrine Responses

Hormonal reactions triggered by the body's endocrine system in response to various stimuli, affecting metabolism, growth, and other physiological functions.

Antidiuretic Hormone

A hormone that regulates the balance of water in the body by reducing the volume of urine made by the kidneys.

Stressful Life Events

Occurrences or circumstances that require significant adjustment, potentially resulting in a strain on physical or mental health.

Stress Level

A measure of the amount of mental or emotional strain or tension a person is experiencing.