Karen has been caring for her elderly mother the last 3 years. During that time, Karen has watched as her
parent slowly lost all recollection of her past life and surroundings due to Alzheimer's. A once close-knit
relationship has now become a strained one, due to the elderly woman thinking of Karen as a stranger.
The daughter is devastated and suffering from high levels of grief. Karen is at risk of developing:
A serious disorder requiring therapy is characterized by systemized delusions and the frequent projection
of personal conflicts. The outcome may be hostility towards others where aggressive acts are believed to
take place in self-defense. Symptoms of delusion appear slowly, and a patient may be suspicious, jealous,
irritable, and bitter.
What type of personality disorder is described above?
Cynthia is a sixteen-year-old high school dropout with a six-month-old daughter. She lives with her
boyfriend and his friends. The young couple relies on welfare for income and food, with no desire to seek
out employment. Cynthia spends her days watching television and hanging out with her friends. There
has been very little bonding between mother and child since birth. Which of the following is most likely
demonstrated by the infant?
The 8th stage of Erik Erikson's psychosocial model occurs in late adulthood, usually 60 years of age or
older. Some people in this life cycle begin to experience a sense of mortality, thinking back upon their
lives and coming to terms with their choices. Others will see the wrong choices they made and feel life is
too short to make any changes. What is the name of this life stage?
Individual development is based on the effect family roles play within an individual's life. Healthy families
promote trust, honesty, love and positive development. The opposite of this is the dysfunctional family,
where one or more members have a problem that affects the unit. Examples include an individual that is
abusive, neglectful or has an alcohol/drug issue. Even though a family appears dysfunctional, there is still
at least one family member who is "healthy." This person will try to compensate for the problem in different
ways. One such manner is by trying to solve the issue short-term, which leads to endless deflation of
situations. What role is being described?
