Alan Experiences Vivid Recollections of Horrible Events He Witnessed as a Soldier

question 92

Multiple Choice

Alan experiences vivid recollections of horrible events he witnessed as a soldier in the Middle East. Such recollections may ultimately contribute to a diagnosis of __________.

• A) dipolar disorder
• B) major depression
• C) post-traumatic stress disorder
• D) dissociative identity disorder

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Definitions:

Cerebellum

The area of the lower, back part of the brain involved in coordination and balance.

Brainstem

The portion of the brain that connects the cerebrum with the spinal cord, responsible for basic life functions such as breathing, heart rate, and blood pressure.

Distinct, Specific Behaviors

Unique or particular actions or reactions of individuals or groups in response to external stimuli or their internal states.

Cephalocaudal Development

The developmental principle that growth follows a pattern that begins with the head and upper body parts and then proceeds down to the rest of the body.