For psychiatrists studying the behavior of those suffering from diaemo

Question

The following excerpt is from a fictitious article in a journal of psychiatric medicine about a fictitious mental health condition called  diaemotiopluralism .

For psychiatrists studying the behavior of those suffering from  diaemotiopluralism , there is critical significance in observing the subject both when alone and when interacting with his or her peers. Such observations allow researchers to study not only the normal or “base” state of the affected person, including the effect that being alone has on an individual, but also the effects of  diaemotiopluralism  on social interactions, position in social order, and ability to participate in constructive workplace relationships. Individuals who suffer from  diaemotiopluralism  are often susceptible to overstimulation, particularly in situations involving high levels of interpersonal contact.

Moreover, there are varying degrees of  diaemotiopluralism , with different social situations affecting individuals in unique ways. It is interesting to observe not only the actual symptoms of the disorder but also the coping mechanisms that the individual develops in an attempt to compensate for, overcome, or manage his or her condition.

In the table below, identify the scenario that is likely to be the most difficult to manage for a person with  diaemotiopluralism  based on the definition given above, and then identify the scenario that a person suffering from  diaemotiopluralism  is likely to find least difficult to manage.

Archit3110 · Answer

Most difficult :  Working in an office 
Reason : Individuals who suffer from diaemotiopluralism are often susceptible to overstimulation, particularly in situations involving  high levels of interpersonal contact .

Least difficult : 
 Having lunch at home with a spouse

Reason:
person suffering from diaemotiopluralism , will suffer when either alone or with peers..
the passage does not mention anything about the condition when the patient is with family member
the subject both when alone and when interacting with his or her peers

RahulJain293 · Answer

IMO 
 Most Difficult - Working in Office  (based on line that says 'Individuals who suffer from diaemotiopluralism are often susceptible to overstimulation, particularly in situations involving high levels of interpersonal contact.')

Least Difficult - Sleeping  (since all other options includes people around / some interaction except sleeping)

rn1112 · Answer

For psychiatrists studying the behavior of those suffering from diaemotiopluralism, there is critical significance in observing the subject both when alone and when interacting with his or her peers. Such observations allow researchers to study not only the normal or “base” state of the affected person, including the effect that being alone has on an individual, but also the effects of diaemotiopluralism on social interactions, position in social order, and ability to participate in constructive workplace relationships. Individuals who suffer from diaemotiopluralism are often susceptible to overstimulation, particularly in situations involving high levels of interpersonal contact.

Moreover, there are varying degrees of diaemotiopluralism, with different social situations affecting individuals in unique ways. It is interesting to observe not only the actual symptoms of the disorder but also the coping mechanisms that the individual develops in an attempt to compensate for, overcome, or manage his or her condition.

In the table below, identify the scenario that is likely to be the most difficult to manage for a person with diaemotiopluralism based on the definition given above, and then identify the scenario that a person suffering from diaemotiopluralism is likely to find least difficult to manage.

The passage focusses on the individuals suffering suffering from diaemotiopluralism, in that it conveys that :-
-- the effects of diaemotiopluralism vary as social interactions, position in social order, and ability to participate in constructive workplace relationships. 
-- the normal or “base” state of the affected person wherein there is no effect on the person sufering from diaemotiopluralism

Hence, maximum social interaction / workplace evident amongst the prompts is Scenario 1 - While working in an office...most difficult to manage
 minimum effect to warrant a coping mechanism Scenario 6 -- Sleeping.........................least difficult to manage
 (Note (as per 3rd line of the passage) :- Being alone ie, riding alone will also affect the normal or “base” state of the affected person..hence, Scenario 2 will be difficult to manage vis-a-vis "Base" state)

Thus , Scenario 1 (While working in an office ) --Most difficult 
 Scenario 6 (Sleeping) -- Least difficult

$!vakumar.m · Answer

It is given that, individuals who suffer from diaemotiopluralism are often susceptible to  overstimulation , particularly in situations involving high levels of interpersonal contact.
From this we can infer that a situation involving high levels of interpersonal contact would be difficult to mange. 
In the table below, 
 identify the scenario that is likely to be the most difficult to manage for a person with diaemotiopluralism based on the definition given above  
Working in an office - the individual may have to interact with number of people, hence, most difficult to manage.
Having lunch at home with a spouse - comparatively less difficult
Watching television with a friend - compared to first option, less difficult.

then identify the scenario that a person suffering from diaemotiopluralism is likely to find least difficult to manage. 
Riding alone in a car - Though alone, still the individual has to assess the traffic conditions. 
Sleeping - Least difficult as no interaction with outside environment is envisaged.
Answer
Most Difficult - Working in Office
Least Difficult - Sleeping

Catman · Answer

Refer to the line "Individuals who suffer from diaemotiopluralism are often susceptible to overstimulation, particularly in situations involving high levels of interpersonal contact."

Based on the options the  highest level of interpersonal contact will be made during working in an office. 
 This situation the person will find most difficult to manage.

Refer to the line "Such observations allow researchers to study not only the normal or “base” state of the affected person, including the effect that being alone has on an individual. and "Moreover, there are varying degrees of diaemotiopluralism, with different social situations affecting individuals in unique ways."

Based on the option  "the sleeping state"  is least difficult to manage as it is the base state and does not involve any social situation.

Watching Tv with friends and having dinner with spouse. In both these situations, individual will have company of other individuals and this changes the base state.These both situations are an example of a social situations which individual find difficult to deal with.

Driving alone in a car may lead to interpersonal contact with other riders, traffic and this is also a social situation.

RuoChen · Answer

Scenario: Working in an office
 Most Difficult  
Reason: This scenario involves high levels of interpersonal contact when working with co-workers who he/she might be either familiar or unfamiliar with.

Scenario: Sleeping
 Least Difficult 
Reason: Lowest interpersonal contact because he/she is alone and unconscious.

pintukr · Answer

Question  : IOdentify the scenario that is likely to be the most difficult to manage for a person with diaemotiopluralism based on the definition given above, and then identify the scenario that a person suffering from diaemotiopluralism is likely to find least difficult to manage.

Refer the 5th line of the paragraph :

Individuals who suffer from diaemotiopluralism (say, DP) are often susceptible to overstimulation, particularly in situations involving high levels of interpersonal contact.

Hence, it can be inferred that 
Individulas will find it difficult to manage --- situations wherein interpersonal contact is the norm.

Accordingly, Option 1 --> Working in an office (wherein maximum interpersonal contact is carried out).........MOST DIFFICULT TO MANAGE
 Option 2 --> Riding alone in a car (limited amount of interpersonal contact, though passive relating to the passengers on road and other drivers)
 Option 3 --> Having lunch at home with a spouse (limited amount of interpersonal contact)
 Option 1 --> Watching television with a friend (limited amount of interpersonal contact)
 Option 6 ---> Sleeping (wherein no interpersonal contact is involved).........LEAST DIFFICULT TO MANAGE

IMO, Option 1 --> Working in an office .........MOST DIFFICULT TO MANAGE
 Option 2 --> Sleeping .........LEAST DIFFICULT TO MANAGE

HarshaBujji · Answer

As per the data mentioned above 
 diaemotiopluralism  are often susceptible to overstimulation, particularly in situations involving high levels of interpersonal contact

So jobs/activities involving interpersonal contact are Most difficult.

Hence Working in an office is the most difficult.
Sleeping is the least difficult.

TenthCentury · Answer

most difficult:  Working in an office(high number of people around in the office)
 given- Individuals who suffer from diaemotiopluralism are often susceptible to overstimulation, particularly in situations involving high levels of interpersonal contact.

least difficult:  sleeping (sleeping could be one of the coping mechanism(comfort) to manage his or her condition, thus least difficult to manage.)
 given- It is interesting to observe not only the actual symptoms of the disorder but also the coping mechanisms that the individual develops in an attempt to compensate for, overcome, or manage his or her condition.

RheaBhatia0302 · Answer

Since the condition makes it difficult to interact with others in a workplace or other social situations, the most difficult scenario would be  "working in an office" . Doing so requires interacting and coordinating with various people and the stressful environment can cause overstimulation.

The least difficult scenario would be  "sleeping"  since that is presumably done alone. Other tasks such as having lunch with a spouse or watching television with a friend may still bring about some level of discomfort since these tasks involve social interaction of some kind. Even driving is not a completely solitary activity since it involves navigating on roads with other cars present.

avikalagarwal · Answer

=> Most difficult: Working in an office
=> Least difficult: Sleeping

Sajjad1994 · Answer

Hello Everyone:

OA to this question is posted, It is:

Most Difficult:  Working in an office
 Least Difficult:  Sleeping

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Sajjad1994 · Answer

Official Explanation

The correct answers are working in an office as most difficult to manage, and sleeping as least difficult to manage.

We know from the information given in the journal article that those with diaemotiopluralism have a problem with overstimulation from social interactions. Working in an office is the scenario in which there is likely to be the most social interaction to stimulate an individual. When sleeping, stimulation from outside sources would most likely not be an issue.

Answer: 
  Most Difficult: Working in an office
Least Difficult: Sleeping

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Most Difficult	Least Difficult	Scenarios
		Working in an office
		Riding alone in a car
		Having lunch at home with a spouse
		Watching television with a friend
		Sleeping

Most Difficult	Least Difficult	Scenarios
		Working in an office
		Riding alone in a car
		Having lunch at home with a spouse
		Watching television with a friend
		Sleeping

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