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Iggy has moments where he feels like he is on top of the world and nothing can hold him back.  He engages in very risky behaviors during these episodes. At other times, he feels hopeless and worthless.  Based on this description, Iggy is likely suffering from ___________.

Winona has an extreme fear of abandonment and engages in self-harm whenever her boyfriend talks about breaking up with her.  She can’t hold a job and has been arrested for shoplifting, public nudity, and disorderly conduct.  Based on this description, she is likely experiencing ________________. 

What is the role of the neurotransmitter in relaying messages along the nervous system?

Match the parts of this neuron to their labels.  Refer back to this picture if you need help determining where an image came from. neuron(1).png 

Gary got hit in the head while he was playing football for his university intramural team.  For the rest of the semester his grades suffered because he had trouble forming new memories.  What was he likely experiencing?

Jenny flinches every time she hears a loud noise.  If the noise is too loud, she experiences a flashback and becomes very upset.  She has been this way ever since her helicopter was shot down in Afghanistan. Based on this description, Jenny is likely experiencing _________________. 

Joanna sees a therapist who listens to her with unconditional positive regard and who follows Joanna’s lead during the therapy session.  This therapist is likely providing _____________ therapy.  [BLANK-1]

Nathan is 6 years old and has seen some terrible things.  His therapist sits with him while he engages with dolls and encourages him to explore his feelings.  He is most likely receiving ___________ therapy.  [BLANK-1]

Jamal has been in therapy for over a year.  When he goes to therapy, his therapist explores his feelings by having him talk about his dreams and free associate.  He is probably receiving ____________ therapy.  [BLANK-1]

Please tell me something you enjoyed (a topic, preferably, but if you didn’t enjoy the topics at all, something else) about the class and/or provide me with one opportunity for improvement. Credit will be awarded to students who respond, no credit will be given for a blank answer box. If you don’t wish to respond, please type that in the box instead to get credit.