Manny Has Such an Intense Fear of Flying Insects That

question 86

Multiple Choice

Manny has such an intense fear of flying insects that he hardly ever goes outside his house during the summer months. He is probably suffering from a __________

• A) somatoform disorder.
• B) conversion reaction.
• C) personality disorder.
• D) phobic disorder.

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Definitions:

Serum

The liquid part of blood that remains after clotting has occurred, devoid of cells and fibrinogen but full of proteins and antibodies.

Fluid

A substance that flows and is not solid, including liquids and gases.

Surgical Puncture

A medical procedure involving the piercing of the skin or other tissue with a sharp instrument for diagnostic or therapeutic purposes.

Vomiting

The forceful expulsion of stomach contents through the mouth, a reflex action controlled by the brain to remove harmful substances.