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Sam works in an office on the 7 floor of a downtown building. He is in physically fit due to his refusal to ride the elevator.  Sam is terrified of being in small places.  We could assume that he has _______________________________.        

In the past 6 months Marcus has been experiencing excessive sadness, is tired all the time, has no interest in working and visiting with friends, feels hopeless, and has lost weight. Marcus is most likely suffering from ________________________.  

All of Sally’s friends are skipping school today. She knows it is wrong but thinks she has to skip school to stay in her group of friends. This is an example of ___________________.  

Darnell considers himself to be very attractive and intelligent. He knows he makes all the right decisions and is superior in his career field.   His arrogant approach to life and constant pursuit for perfection causes many problems in his life.  Darnell most likely suffer from _______________________?  

You are preparing for your two week clinicals and know how to identify yourself in the clinic. Choose all the appropriate methods of identification required by the Alabama Board of Physical Therapy Administrative Code.

A mother was able lift a car off of her child with super-human strength because she was experiencing the “Flight or Fight Response” which is triggered during the ________________ phase of the General Adaptation Syndrome.          

_______________ is the process by which members of minority groups come to identify with and feel part of the mainstream culture.        

A PTA decides to volunteer his services at a local free health clinic. He states that it is the “right thing” to do. What word describes this PTA’s motivation to volunteer?

An 84 year old patient recovering from a femoral fracture has been referred to an inpatient rehabilitation facility.  She has yet to attend therapy in the gym, but is planning on getting dressed this morning and going to the gym for exercise.  The nurse is assisting her with dressing and has notified the PTA that the patient’s family has only brought dresses for the patient to wear.  Apparently the patient typically does not wear pants and therefore has none at home.  Which of the following would be the best course of action for the PTA?

The causes of abnormal behavior vary from one type of disorder to another but in general people seem to have a/an ______________________ in which they lose their psychological balance.