Author Question: Theodore, a 45-year-old male, is admitted to a mental health unit displaying inappropriate behavior. ... (Read 31 times)

newbem

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 579
Theodore, a 45-year-old male, is admitted to a mental health unit displaying inappropriate behavior. The patient has been responding to voices when no one is in the room and isolating himself in his room. Which of the following best describes this patient
 
  A.
  Phobia
  B.
  Neurosis
  C.
  Effective coping
  D.
  Psychosis

Question 2

Which of the following statements best describes schizotypal personality disorder?
 
  A.
  A pervasive pattern of social and interpersonal deficits with reduced capacity for close relationships
  B.
  Disregard and violation of the rights of others
  C.
  A pattern of preoccupation with orderliness and perfectionism
  D.
  Pervasive submissive and clinging behavior



ecabral0

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 310
Answer to Question 1

ANS: D
Psychosis is a mental state in which there is a severe loss of contact with reality.

Answer to Question 2

ANS: A
Schizotypal personality disorder's major characteristic is deficits in maintaining social relationships of any kind. Response B is a description of antisocial personality. Response C is obsessive-compulsive disorder. Response D is dependent personality.



Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
 

Did you know?

Alzheimer's disease affects only about 10% of people older than 65 years of age. Most forms of decreased mental function and dementia are caused by disuse (letting the mind get lazy).

Did you know?

The average office desk has 400 times more bacteria on it than a toilet.

Did you know?

Certain topical medications such as clotrimazole and betamethasone are not approved for use in children younger than 12 years of age. They must be used very cautiously, as directed by a doctor, to treat any child. Children have a much greater response to topical steroid medications.

Did you know?

Children with strabismus (crossed eyes) can be treated. They are not able to outgrow this condition on their own, but with help, it can be more easily corrected at a younger age. It is important for infants to have eye examinations as early as possible in their development and then another at age 2 years.

Did you know?

Amoebae are the simplest type of protozoans, and are characterized by a feeding and dividing trophozoite stage that moves by temporary extensions called pseudopodia or false feet.

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library