In psychoanalytic theory, the symptoms of somatic symptom and dissociative disorders provide primary gain. This means that the symptoms
a. allow benefits such as missing work.
b. help the patient learn the sick role.
c. are more easily treated than other problems.
d. protect the conscious mind from painful conflicts.
Answer: d.
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a. The team lost because it did not practice properly b. The team lost because the other team was extremely strong. c. The team lost because its players are not very talented. d. The team lost because its players did not try hard enough.
Two to 3 million teenagers work illegally. One reason for this is that
a. employers may want to avoid paying taxes or minimum wages. b. there are not enough older people available to fill these jobs. c. teens work harder and faster than older people, and as such, are preferred by employers. d. teens can legally work only a few hours per week, so employers can pay them less.
Illustrate the operant-conditioning process using the example of a rat in a Skinner box
What will be an ideal response?
Antisocial personality disorder tends to be very responsive to treatment.
Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)