Dylan Is Interested in Finding Out How Sensitive His Roommate

question 65

Multiple Choice

Dylan is interested in finding out how sensitive his roommate is to sound.While he is watching TV,Dylan gradually turns up the volume on his stereo.Over the course of several days,Dylan does this a number of times and each time records the volume at which his roommate complains.This experiment may be considered a study of _____,and the independent variable is the volume _____.

• A)psychometrics;at which the roommate complains
• B)psychometrics;on the stereo
• C)psychophysics;at which the roommate complains
• D)psychophysics;on the stereo

Understand the concept of conversion disorder and its manifestation in physical symptoms without a medical explanation.

Recognize the role of reinforcement and modeling in the development of somatic symptoms and illness anxiety.

Identify the prevalence and demographic characteristics of somatic symptom disorders in various populations.

Understand the distinction between somatic symptom disorders and other related conditions, such as psychophysiological disorders.

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Definitions:

Causal Thinking

involves understanding the cause-effect relationship between two events or situations, believing one event is the result of the occurrence of the other event.

Value Rationality

A concept in sociology and economics that refers to behavior motivated by a consistent set of ethical or ideological beliefs, as opposed to actions motivated by ends-means calculations.

Ethics

The branch of philosophy that deals with questions about morality and the principles guiding right and wrong conduct.

Affective Action

Actions motivated by feelings, emotions, or affective states rather than rational calculations or norms.