Amber Lives in a Housing Development Between Two Parallel Streets

question 24

Multiple Choice

Amber lives in a housing development between two parallel streets that both connect to a freeway. She usually takes the street to the south when heading southbound on the freeway to work, but that street is closed for repairs for three months. Amber takes the street to the north during that time. After the street to the south is re-opened, she continues to take the street to the north, even though it is a slightly longer route. Continuing to take the street to the north represents

• A) a single dissociation.
• B) a source problem.
• C) a mental set.
• D) convergent thinking.

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Definitions:

Personality Disorder

A type of mental disorder characterized by enduring maladaptive patterns of behavior, cognition, and inner experience, exhibited across many contexts.

Diagnostic

Pertaining to the identification of the nature or cause of a health problem, often involving analysis of physical symptoms and medical testing.

Statistical Manual

Refers generally to comprehensive publications that categorize and define statistical data or diagnostic criteria, such as the DSM for psychiatric disorders.

Psychological Disorders

A range of conditions characterized by abnormal thoughts, feelings, or behaviors that may cause distress or prevent normal functioning.