Connor Is Very Concerned That His Occasional Shyness and Concerns

question 78

Multiple Choice

Connor is very concerned that his occasional shyness and concerns about doing things the right way may mean that he has a psychological disorder. His friends and roommates view him as completely normal and think he is no more shy or worried than anyone else. In order for Connor to actually receive a DSM-type diagnosis, his symptoms must __________.

• A) be present and active for two years
• B) have begun expressing themselves in early childhood
• C) correspond to specific criteria outlined in the manual itself
• D) all of the above are correct answers

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Definitions:

Ostracized

Being excluded, shunned, or ignored by others in a social or professional context.

Physical Pain

A sensory and emotional experience associated with actual or potential tissue damage, or described in terms of such damage.

Gene Expression

The process by which information from a gene is used in the synthesis of a functional gene product, such as proteins, which influences cell function and structure.

Socially Anxious

Describes an individual who experiences significant anxiety or discomfort in social situations due to fears of being judged, embarrassed, or scrutinized by others.