AP PSYCHOLOGY

ABNORMAL BEHAVIOR

INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGICAL DISORDERS

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Alan was unfortunately raised in an abusive home. He often has flashbacks and nightmares of his time growing up. What disorder could this best align with?
A
Generalized Anxiety
B
Schizophrenia
C
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
D
A specific phobia
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Emotional abuse is a common form of abuse that occurs in close relationships. It is also known as psychological abuse, and includes verbal abuse. Emotional abuse is about one person maintaining power or control over another person. It usually takes place between intimate partners, or comes from a parent to a child.

Detailed explanation-2: -Phase 3: “Honeymoon” Period After the explosion, the abuser feels sorry for the explosion, and acts apologetic and loving. The abuser might say things like: I’ll never do it again. I’m sorry, and I never meant to hurt you.

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