Explain the difference between somatic symptom disorder and dissociative disorders. Why are these disorders commonly considered at the same time?
What will be an ideal response?
Somatic symptom disorder is characterized by physical complaints, thought to be manifestations of some psychological problem. In contrast, dissociative disorders involve some separation of the functioning of consciousness, memory, identity, or perception. Again, the underlying cause for the observed distortions is some psychological abnormality. Both were once classified as neuroses and are thought to have anxiety as their underlying cause.
You might also like to view...
All of the following statements concerning stereotypes are accurate EXCEPT a. stereotyping is a normal cognitive process. b. stereotypes are usually based on objective data
c. common stereotypes are based on gender, ethnicity, and occupation. d. stereotypes are frequently broad overgeneralizations.
Research indicates that, by their late 70s, approximately _____ of older adults have presbycusis
a. one-quarter b. one-half c. three-quarters d. one-third
Carol spends most of her time at home with her parents. She wants to join the other students at school functions, but she is afraid she will do something inappropriate, resulting in embarrassment and rejection. Carol most likely would be diagnosed with which personality disorder?
a. antisocial c. avoidant b. obsessive-compulsive d. schizotypal
Which of the following is based on what happens before we respond and begins with a stimulus that reliably triggers a response?
a. observational learning b. latent learning c. operant conditioning d. classical conditioning