A woman believes that she is suffering from a serious stomach or intestinal disease because she feels full after eating and some foods don't agree with her. Repeated visits to doctors have indicated that she is in good health and has no evidence of disease. The woman is likely to receive a diagnosis of

a. conversion disorder. c. hypochondriasis.
b. pain disorder. d. malingering.


C

Psychology

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a. drive reduction c. homeostatic b. needs d. disequilibrium

Psychology

Private speech is a form of verbal communication a child uses when talking to his or her best friend.

Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)

Psychology

The I in the LISAN method stands for identify

Indicate whether this statement is true or false

Psychology

A spider spins a web to capture other insects so it can eat and survive. This behavior is natural and does not require any learning. This behavior would be considered a(n) __________.

A. instinct B. incentive C. drive D. emotion

Psychology