Mark has difficulty managing his stress.His physician suspects that he has a dysregulated hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis (HPA axis).It is likely that Mark may later be diagnosed with a(n):
A)personality disorder.
B)depressive disorder.
C)adjustment disorder.
D)impulse control disorder.

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A dysregulated HPA axis is typically associated with depressive disorders, as it can lead to abnormal levels of cortisol, a stress hormone, in the body which may contribute to depressive symptoms. While personality disorders, adjustment disorders, and impulse control disorders can also involve difficulty managing stress, they are not necessarily linked to HPA axis dysfunction.

Mark Has Difficulty Managing His Stress