Distinguish between the primary and secondary gains experienced by those with conversion disorder

What will be an ideal response?


Primary gains refer to the alleviation of anxiety or avoidance of stressful situations that results from the conversion symptoms. External "rewards" for the physical complaints experienced are those external factors that maintain the behaviors, such as sympathy and extra attention.

Psychology

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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When people think they will be scorned by others for failing to help, audience inhibition

a. increases. b. decreases. c. remains the same as it would in any situation. d. escalates.

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The difference between forward chaining and backward chaining is where you begin training

a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Sylvia wanted to practice her assertive communication and asked her friend to pretend she was Sylvia's boss who was a source of her intimidation. This is an example of

a. covert rehearsal. c. role playing. b. modeling. d. adopting an assertive attitude.

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