Barbie has complained of an unexplained illness for several years. She has had many painful and high-risk surgeries and other treatments, which she has willingly undergone. In fact, she seems to enjoy playing the "sick role." She gets extremely angry when anyone questions whether she really has an actual physical problem. These symptoms suggest that Barbie suffers from ____
a. malingering
b. somatic symptom disorder
c. factitious disorder
d. illness anxiety disorder
C
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A. most people have similar beliefs, values, and goals and that societal laws reflect the majority view. B. groups in society have fundamental differences and that those in power control societal elements, including law. C. groups in society have fundamental differences and that those in power control societal elements, including law. D. there are many groups in society and that they form allegiances and coalitions in a dynamic exchange of power.
_____, a hormone that triggers feelings of sleepiness, is released at higher levels when you are in dark surroundings
A) Serotonin B) Testosterone C) Estrogen D) Melatonin
Head control in the neonatal period is characterized by:
a. Near-complete head lag in pull-to-sit b. Minimal labyrinthine righting allows lifting head briefly c. Tonic labyrinthine pulls infant into gravity d. All of these
In essence, on-center and off-center cells of the retina-geniculate-striate system respond best to
A) straight lines. B) movement. C) contrast. D) circles. E) dots of light.