Anita's Parents Are from India and Continue to Follow the Traditions

question 33

Multiple Choice

Anita's parents are from India and continue to follow the traditions of that country. Her parents have matched a husband for her, and she is to be married in two weeks. One morning, however, Anita wakes up paralyzed, and has no use of her legs. A thorough medical examination can find nothing physically wrong that would account for Anita's paralysis. Anita would most likely be diagnosed with ____.

• A) illness anxiety disorder
• B) factitious disorder
• C) malingering
• D) functional neurological symptom disorder

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Definitions:

Observational Learning

A learning process where individuals observe and mimic the behavior of others, acquiring new skills or behaviors without direct experience.

Negative Reinforcement

is a behavioral psychology concept where the removal of an unfavorable outcome or stimulus strengthens a behavior.

Reinforcement Contingencies

The conditions or rules that determine whether responses lead to the presentation of reinforcers.

Intermittent Reinforcement

A conditioning schedule where rewards or punishments (reinforcers) are given out irregularly, which can lead to more resistant behaviors.