Eileen, age 24, had seen the "best" specialists for her many physical symptoms over the past 10 years. She even went to see an allergy specialist for her "puffy eyelids." She couldn't keep track of her illnesses, doctors and medications, but was resigned to being sickly. This kept her from forming attachments and advancing her job. She could be diagnosed as having
A. a somatization disorder.
B. a conversion disorder.
C. a psychogenic pain disorder.
D. hypochondriasis.
A. a somatization disorder.
A is the best answer as the description fits the definition of a Somatic Disorder. Somatization disorders are defined in the DSM-IV as a "pattern of recurring, multiple, clinically significant somatic complaints" that begin before age 30. The ailments are not explained by any known medical diagnoses and the social and occupational disabilities are excessive for the disorders.
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a. Criterion Validity b. Face Validity c. Construct Validity d. Content validity
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A) establish yourself as the expert on a family's situation.? B) ?not hesitate to discuss your professional background with a family. C) ?avoid socializing with the family you are working with. D) ?use culture as a reason to overlook family behavior.
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