AP PSYCHOLOGY

ABNORMAL BEHAVIOR

INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGICAL DISORDERS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
A soldier experiences a sudden blindness after returning from battle. He would most likely be diagnosed with which of the following disorders?
A
Somatoform Disorder
B
Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID)
C
Bipolar disorder
D
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Conversion disorder involves the loss of one or more bodily functions. Examples include: Weakness or paralysis. Loss of balance or difficulty walking.

Detailed explanation-2: -Generalized anxiety disorder involves persistent and excessive worry that interferes with daily activities. This ongoing worry and tension may be accompanied by physical symptoms, such as restlessness, feeling on edge or easily fatigued, difficulty concentrating, muscle tension or problems sleeping.

Detailed explanation-3: -GAD patients describe their anxiety as being constantly present in their daily lives. In addition to the uncontrollable worry, GAD patients also experience a variety of arousal symptoms, such as restlessness, difficulty concentrating, irritability, and being easily fatigued.

Detailed explanation-4: -Dissociative disorders are characterized by an involuntary escape from reality characterized by a disconnection between thoughts, identity, consciousness and memory.

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