What do dissociative and somatic symptom disorders have in common?

a. They both involve malingering.
b. They have the same biological cause.
c. They both involve a degree of dissociation.
d. People with these disorders also have personality disorders.


Answer: c.

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a. ?thought blocking b. ?loose associations c. ?thought broadcasting d. ?delusions of grandeur

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You are looking at a painting of a person whose eyes, eyebrows, and forehead seem to reveal anger, but the person's mouth is turned downward in a sad frown. Regarding this painting, which of the following statements is most likely TRUE?

a. The person in the painting is exhibiting a facial blend. b. This is an impossible expression because a real person cannot display more than one emotion on his or her face. c. The facial expression is really one of anger; and you have just misinterpreted the expression. d. The facial expression is really one of sadness, and you have just misinterpreted the expression.

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a. the alphabet b. the point at which they contributed in time c. the amount they contributed, with the major author listed first d. the amount they contributed, with the major author listed last

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Kagan's longitudinal research on shyness demonstrated

A) little consistency from infancy to childhood in levels of shyness. B) stability in shyness from infancy through adolescence. C) high arousal thresholds in shy children. D) low arousal thresholds in children who were not shy.

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