Somatic Symptom Disorder Sufferers Often Have a Difficulty in Suppressing

question 83

Multiple Choice

Somatic symptom disorder sufferers often have a difficulty in suppressing illness-related material.This is an example of:

• A)Reasoning bias
• B)Interpretation bias
• C)Memory bias
• D)None of the above

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Definitions:

Circadian Rhythm

The natural, internal process that regulates the sleep-wake cycle and repeats roughly every 24 hours.

Optic Nerve

The bundle of fibers that proceeds from each retina to the brain.

Sleep Cycles

The patterns of shifting through different stages of sleep, including REM (rapid eye movement) and non-REM stages, typically occurring multiple times throughout a sleep period.

Self-Censorship

The act of withholding one's thoughts, opinions, or feelings for fear of offending others or facing social sanctions.