Both Jean Charcot and Sigmund Freud Focused on a Disorder

question 133

Multiple Choice

Both Jean Charcot and Sigmund Freud focused on a disorder called hysteria.Which of the following patients is most likely to have received this diagnosis from these two well-known clinicians?

• A)Hazel,who experiences delusions
• B)Amy,who screams during bouts of "night terrors"
• C)Laura,whose "blindness" has no organic explanation
• D)Zelda,who cannot sit still for more than 5 seconds

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Definitions:

Mild Neurocognitive Disorder

A condition characterized by slight cognitive decline from a previous level of performance, but not severe enough to interfere significantly with daily activities.

Cognitive Functioning

Refers to the mental processes involved in gaining knowledge and comprehension, including thinking, knowing, remembering, judging, and problem-solving.

Prefrontal Lobes

Structures of the brain that play a key role in short-term memory, among other functions.

Temporal Lobes

Parts of the brain involved in processing sensory input into derived meanings for the appropriate retention of visual memory, language comprehension, and emotion association.