Question

aracely has been very nervous and has had trouble focusing. the thought of her house catching fire keeps her awake at night. she also has difficulty leaving the house for fear that it will catch fire while she is gone. these concerns began to bother aracely after her sister’s house caught fire. which warning sign of mental health issues does aracely’s behavior demonstrate?
○ apathy
○ illogical thinking
○ obvious mood swings
○ excessive sleeping

Explanation:

• Apathy is a lack of interest or emotion, which doesn't match Aracely's excessive worry.
• Illogical thinking: Aracely fears her house will catch fire just because her sister’s house did, which is an illogical overreaction (her house isn’t shown to have fire risks).
• Obvious mood swings involve sudden mood changes, not present here.
• Excessive sleeping is about too much sleep, but Aracely has trouble sleeping (awake at night). So the correct sign is illogical thinking.

Answer:

B. illogical thinking