Several Times in the Past Two Months,Petra Has Experienced a Racing

question 67

Multiple Choice

Several times in the past two months,Petra has experienced a racing heart,intense fear that something horrible is about to happen,and an inability to breathe.Petra most likely suffers from

• A) obsessive-compulsive disorder.
• B) panic attacks.
• C) phobias.
• D) agoraphobia.

Understand sociological explanations for gender-based violence and strategies for its prevention.

Compare and contrast social constructionism and essentialism regarding gender.

Examine gender socialization through cultural symbols and practices.

Understand the concept of race and ethnicity as social constructs rather than pure biological differences.

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Definitions:

Cognitive-behavioral Therapy

A psychological treatment method that addresses maladaptive behaviors and thoughts to improve emotional regulation and develop personal coping strategies.

Resistance

The refusal to accept or comply with something; in psychology, it can also refer to a client's opposition to their therapist's suggestions in psychotherapy.

Consciousness

The state of being awake and aware of one’s surroundings and thoughts.

Psychological Conflicts

Internal struggles resulting from opposing desires, impulses, or demands, which can lead to stress or psychological discomfort.