Glove anesthesia strongly implies the existence of a(n) _____ disorder.

a. somatization b. organic mental c. conversion d. depersonalization


Answer is c.conversion disorder ( a mental disorder characterized by the conversion of mental conflict into somatic forms (into paralysis or anesthesia having no apparent cause. Loss of feeling in the hand that contradicts the known workings of the nervous system. )

Psychology

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Which of the following can we conclude about intellectual functioning across the lifespan?

a. Preference for familiar items and tasks is associated with higher levels of intellectual performance. b. Intellectual functioning is not affected by practice or familiarity. c. The speed with which someone processes information is related to intellectual performance. d. Age-related declines in intellectual ability are universal in nature.

Psychology

According to behavior setting theory, underpopulated settings use:

a. goal circuits to screen out unneeded persons. b. program circuits to recruit new members. c. vetoing circuits to screen out unneeded persons. d. deviation-countering circuits to teach necessary skills.

Psychology

Answer the following statement(s) true (T) or false (F)

Psychogenic explanations for mental illness combine biological, psychological and social components into one perspective.

Psychology

Bacterial vaginosis is most often caused by

A) candida albicans. B) gardnerella vaginalis. C) trichomoniasis vaginalis. D) molluscum contagiosum.

Psychology