The professor who is teaching abnormal psychology wants students to recognize the various diagnostic categories, so he gives brief case presentations and asks students for the likely diagnosis.
The current case involves an individual who cannot recall any aspect of his life. Various brain scans have ruled out brain damage. What is the most likely diagnosis?
a) selective amnesia
b) continuous amnesia
c) generalized amnesia
d) systematized amnesia
Question 2
What was one of the ways that Garrett's therapist treated his posttraumatic disorder?
a) Garrett was asked to practice relaxation exercises at home and to
report his daily mood ratings for several months.
b) Garrett was encouraged to spend more time out of the house and to
pay more attention to the content of his daydreams.
c) Garrett was given homework assignments, including writing an account
of what happened when his wife was killed in an accident.
d) Garrett was encouraged to think about his relationships with his parents and to discuss how that continues to impact his behavior now that he is an adult facing a trauma.
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