Although Jessica Was Ready for a Relationship, Matthew Was Hesitant

question 131

Multiple Choice

Although Jessica was ready for a relationship, Matthew was hesitant about getting into a relationship. After spending time with her and making a commitment to an intimate relationship, Matthew has grown more comfortable. Matthew's behavior is consistent with a meta-analysis of studies on romantic love that found that:

• A) males show lower anxiety about romantic love than females.
• B) females show higher avoidance of romantic love than males.
• C) males show less affection than females.
• D) males and females show the same level of affection about romantic love.

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

Recognize the importance of addressing underlying emotional conflicts in the treatment of somatic symptom disorders.

Understand Freud's view on the psychological origins of "hysterical" symptoms.

Grasp the societal and cultural influences on the expression and treatment of somatic symptom disorders.

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Definitions:

External Oblique

A muscle in the abdomen's outer layer that helps in rotating the trunk and pulling the chest downward.

Rectus Abdominis

A major muscle in the front of the abdomen that assists in breathing, movement, and posture.

Sternomastoid

Refers to the sternocleidomastoid muscle, which runs from the sternum and clavicle to the mastoid process of the skull, turning the head.

Sternohyoid

A muscle in the neck that depresses the hyoid bone and larynx during swallowing and speaking.