Terry is unable to see, even though a medical examination reveals no physical problems with her eyes or brain. What is the most likely diagnosis?
a. illness anxiety disorder
b. dissociative fugue
c. conversion disorder
d. psychosomatic disorder
Answer: c.
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Answer the following statement true (T) or false (F)
Which of the following statements about models of effective parenthood is true?
A) Overall, men are more likely than women to communicate effectively, be flexible when family problems arise, and build a healthy picture of themselves as successful parents. B) Parents who have had positive experiences in their own childhoods often have trouble building a healthy picture of themselves as parents and have conflicted relationships with their children. C) Many parents come to terms with negative experiences in their own childhoods, recognize that other options are available to them, and build healthier and happier relationships with their children. D) When men and women have had poor relationships with their own parents, they are more likely to develop positive images of themselves as parents.
Every time little Jeffrey goes shopping with his mom, there is an incident at the checkout line when he spots candy. Typically, Jeffrey's mom initially refuses his request for a candy bar. When the child throws himself to the floor kicking and screaming, Jeffrey's mom gives in and hands him the candy bar to end the embarrassing scene. In operant conditioning terms, what is maintaining the child's "checkout tantrums"?
A) Negative reinforcement B) Non-contingent reinforcement C) Positive reinforcement D) Vicarious reinforcement
The colored part of the eye that contains muscles to contract or expand the pupil is the __________.
A. lens B. fovea C. iris D. cornea