When One Experiences a Loss of Use of Some Part

question 129

Multiple Choice

When one experiences a loss of use of some part of the body with no accompanying organic problems, the diagnosis is a

• A) conversion disorder.
• B) hypochondriasis.
• C) somatization disorder.
• D) panic attack.

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Definitions:

Batteries

Devices consisting of one or more electrochemical cells that store and provide electrical energy by converting chemical energy.

Instruction

The act or process of teaching or providing knowledge to someone, often involving a systematic method or approach to imparting information.

Primary Reinforcers

Stimuli that are naturally reinforcing because they satisfy basic biological needs, such as food, water, or shelter.

Reinforcing Qualities

Reinforcing qualities refer to the properties of a stimulus that increase the likelihood of a behavior being repeated. These can be positive (adding something desirable) or negative (removing something undesirable).