Which of the following terms is correctly paired with a description?

a) affect; the emotion aspect of an individual's personality
b) mood; a broad, enduring state
c) affect; the outward expression of an emotion
d) emotion; a short-lived, specific state


ANS: C

Psychology

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Which of the following statements is correct regarding diagnosing a patient's symptoms as a conversion disorder?

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