Explain the difference between somatization disorder and hypochondriasis

What will be an ideal response?


Only people with hypochondria believe they have an organic disease. People with
hypochondria usually have only a few symptoms, people with somatization disorder have
multiple symptoms.

Psychology

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

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Maeko's mother is impressed with how fast her daughter seems to be growing up. Maeko is drawing a castle, and she sticks with the task much longer than she would have a year ago. Maeko is demonstrating __________.

A. executive attention B. sustained attention C. theory of mind D. selective attention

Psychology

Fran considers herself to be a patient person, as do her close friends and children. If Fran is like many other people tested, she will:

A. be consistently patient in many varied situations B. be considered patient by others because she considers herself to be patient C. also be kind D. show impatience in some situations

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Describe the long-term reactions to divorce and the conventional wisdom on its effects

What will be an ideal response?

Psychology