Nick Did Not Receive a Job Offer That He Badly

question 93

Multiple Choice

Nick did not receive a job offer that he badly wanted and that he desperately needed to improve his challenging financial situation. Since the rejection, Nick has been plagued with negative thoughts. He has become not only despondent but also self-conscious and suspicious of others. As a result, he is isolating himself. He has discontinued his search for employment, fraying his relationships with family and friends. Based on this information, Nick is MOST likely to be diagnosed with _____ disorder.

• A) post-traumatic stress
• B) acute stress
• C) major depressive
• D) adjustment

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Definitions:

Palmaris Longus

A muscle of the forearm that is involved in the flexion of the wrist and can be used as a tendon graft site.

Latissimus Dorsi

A broad, flat muscle on the back that helps with movement of the shoulders and arms.

Pectoralis Major

A large muscle in the upper chest that aids in the movement of the shoulder joint, including flexion, rotation, and adduction of the arm.

Coracobrachialis

A muscle in the shoulder that assists in flexing and adducting the arm.