"Hysterical Disorders Are Forms of Communication

question 3

Multiple Choice

"Hysterical disorders are forms of communication. They provide the person with a means for expressing emotions that would otherwise be difficult to convey." This statement BEST reflects the perspective of _____ theorists.

• A) humanistic
• B) psychodynamic
• C) biological
• D) cognitive-behavioral

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Definitions:

Overdiagnosed

The diagnosis of a condition or disease more frequently than it is actually present, often leading to unnecessary treatment.

Schizophrenia

A chronic mental disorder involving a range of symptoms such as delusions, hallucinations, disorganized speech, and impaired cognitive ability.

Projective Tests

Psychological assessments where subjects respond to ambiguous stimuli, revealing hidden emotions and internal conflicts.

Ambiguous Stimuli

Items or situations that lack clear interpretation or can be understood in more than one way, often used in psychological experiments to study perception and cognition.