A Withdrawn Client, Diagnosed with Schizophrenia, Expresses Little Emotion and Refuses

question 14

Multiple Choice

A withdrawn client, diagnosed with schizophrenia, expresses little emotion and refuses to attend group therapy. What altered component of the nervous system should a nurse recognize as being responsible for this behavior?

• A) Dendrites
• B) Axons
• C) Neurotransmitters
• D) Synapses

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Definitions:

Specific Phobia

A type of anxiety disorder characterized by an extreme and irrational fear of a specific object, situation, or activity.

Social Phobia

An anxiety disorder characterized by a significant fear of being embarrassed, judged, or scrutinized by others in social or performance situations.

Obsessions

Persistent, intrusive thoughts, images, or urges that cause significant anxiety or distress.

Compulsions

Repetitive behaviors or mental acts that an individual feels driven to perform, often in response to an obsession or according to rigidly applied rules.