Malcolm, Aged 35, Is Severely Depressed

question 286

Multiple Choice

Malcolm, aged 35, is severely depressed. Because of this, he is given electroconvulsive shock therapy. After treatment, he is sent home and does much better. However, his TV-watching behavior is strange. Which is the most likely behavior pattern?

• A) Malcolm does not remember that he has a TV.
• B) Malcolm does not remember any episodes of shows going back 25 years.
• C) Malcolm thinks that last year's episodes of his favorite series are new.
• D) Malcolm can no longer understand long sentences if they occur in the dialogue.

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Definitions:

Piagetian Stage

Refers to the phases in Jean Piaget's theory of cognitive development, outlining how children's understanding of the world changes as they grow.

Egocentric

Having or regarding the self as the center of all things, often incapable of fully understanding or acknowledging the perspectives of others.

Preoperational

A stage in Jean Piaget's theory of cognitive development, typically from ages 2 to 7, where children start to use language and symbols but do not yet understand concrete logic or the principle of conservation.

Piaget

Refers to Jean Piaget, a Swiss psychologist known for his pioneering work in child development and cognitive theory.