Suddenly, Lavinia Is Unable to Remember What She Was Doing

question 20

Multiple Choice

Suddenly, Lavinia is unable to remember what she was doing. She screams that bugs are crawling all over the walls. She begins to wildly swing her arms around. She can't fall asleep at night, but finally falls asleep at daylight. Lavinia most likely has

• A) dementia.
• B) focal brain damage.
• C) schizophrenia.
• D) delirium.

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Definitions:

Intolerance

An unwillingness to accept views, beliefs, or behaviors that differ from one's own.

Self-actualization

The actualization or achievement of one's capabilities and possibilities, seen as an inherent motivation or necessity in all individuals.

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Anthropologist

A scientist who studies human behavior, culture, evolution, and societies, both past and present, to understand the full sweep and complexity of cultures across all of human history.