Emily Has Noticed a Few Small Skin Bruises and Some

question 79

Multiple Choice

Emily has noticed a few small skin bruises and some minor muscle cramps over the last few weeks. Her physician says that while her symptoms are real, they reflect no serious illness. Emily refuses to believe him. She is convinced they are the first indications of terminal cancer, and proceeds to visit one physician after another trying to find one who will agree with her. Emily's behavior is typical of ________.

• A) an affective disorder
• B) hypochondriasis
• C) a personality disorder
• D) a conversion disorder

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Definitions:

Instinct Approach

A perspective in psychology that emphasizes innate, biological drives as the primary motivator for behavior.

Primary Drives

Basic, instinctual drives that motivate an organism to fulfill its fundamental needs, such as hunger, thirst, or the need for warmth.

Sensation Seeker

An individual who is characterized by the pursuit of experiences and feelings that are varied, novel, complex, and intense.

Need For Achievement

A psychological trait that drives individuals to pursue and attain challenging goals, often with a significant emphasis on excellence and overcoming obstacles.