Ron is an Iraq War veteran. He wakes up in the middle of the night in a cold sweat due to nightmares in which he relives his mos
t frightening war experiences. He refuses to talk about the war with anyone and is constantly fidgety and "on edge." He is unable to enjoy himself or develop intimate relationships. His symptoms have continued for over 3 years. He is best diagnosed as suffering from a(n) ______ disorder.
Ron is best diagnosed as suffering from a <u>post-traumatic stress</u> disorder.
<u>Explanation</u>:
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a kind of disorder faced by the person who experienced the terrifying event. The person affected with this disorder may get worst nightmare and severe anxiety. They often think about the events without their control.
In the above scenario, Ron was an ex-service man who involved in Iraq war. He was diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder. He often gets worst nightmares regarding his war experiences. He could not get over it. He was unable to develop intimate relationships with others.
This is called the <span>experiential intelligence. This is a second stage in the Sternberg's groundbreaking theory which took more cognitive approach to intelligence. This stage deals with how well we solve problems in relation to how well we are familiar with it. </span>