Connie Adopts Ritualistic Behaviours to Help Reduce Anxiety That Occurs

question 119

Multiple Choice

Connie adopts ritualistic behaviours to help reduce anxiety that occurs when unwanted thoughts intrude into her awareness. Connie is displaying symptoms of

• A) obsessive-compulsive disorder.
• B) dissociative disorder.
• C) histrionic personality disorder.
• D) conversion disorder.

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Definitions:

Subjects' Verbal Reports

The documented verbal expressions given by participants in a study about their thoughts, feelings, or behaviors.

Galvanic Skin Response

A physiological phenomenon where the skin's electrical conductance changes in response to emotional arousal or stimuli.

Facial Expressions

The movements of the facial muscles that convey emotions, intentions, and reactions to others.

Fundamental Emotions

Basic emotions that are universally recognized and experienced by all humans, such as happiness, sadness, fear, disgust, surprise, and anger.