In the last six months Shelly has visited her physician ten times to complain of numerous physical symptoms. The physician has been unable to find a physical cause for her symptoms
What category of psychological disorders is the physician likely to suspect Shelly exhibits?
a) anxiety
b) somatoform
c) dissociative
d) psychophysiological
b
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a. computerized tomography b. positron emission tomography c. magnetic resonance imaging d. electrographic tomography
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What will be an ideal response?
You are the manager of a little league team. Research indicates that you will help your players the most if you get them to attribute their errors to
A. their lack of ability. B. not putting enough effort into practice. C. the difficulty of the game. D. bad luck.
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a. perceptual b. material c. ideal d. abstract