Conversion disorder symptoms generally appear

A. out of the blue.
B. following a physical injury to the affected area.
C. following a traumatic event.
D. in women with repressed sexuality.


Answer: C

Psychology

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A. fetishism; pedophilia B. paraphilia; fetishism C. fetishism; paraphilia D. pedophilia; paraphilia

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Someone reacts to a romantic breakup by pouting like a child. This is an example of which defense mechanism?

a. Repression b. Regression c. Reaction formation d. Sublimation

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A. lateral hypothalamus B. ventromedial hypothalamus C. paraventricular hypothalamus D. posterior hypothalamus

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According to the text, emotions tend—on the whole—to ____

a. promote strong interpersonal relationships b. have a detrimental impact on interpersonal relationships c. "test" relationships, so that only the most committed relationships last d. be helpful in promoting communication within close relationships, but be detrimental to formal relationships and acquaintanceships (e.g., work relationships)

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