Someone Whose Behavior Is Dominated by Excessive Worry About Developing

question 95

Multiple Choice

Someone whose behavior is dominated by excessive worry about developing physical illnesses and an excessive preoccupation with health concerns probably has

• A) paranoia.
• B) hypochondriasis.
• C) a substance abuse disorder.
• D) an obsessive-compulsive disorder.

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Definitions:

Spinal Cord

The central nerve column that runs down the back and transmits messages between the brain and the rest of the body.

Gate-control Theory

A theory that suggests pain is not merely a direct result of activation of pain receptor nerves but is also subject to modulation by psychological factors at the spinal cord level.

Sensory Nerves

Nerves that transmit sensory information from the body's periphery to the central nervous system, enabling perceptions of touch, pain, temperature, and bodily position.

Impulses

Sudden, involuntary urges to act or think in a particular way, often without conscious reasoning.