Somatization Disorder and Hypochondriasis Are Similar in That

question 43

Multiple Choice

Somatization disorder and hypochondriasis are similar in that

• A) both think they have a physical disease.
• B) both think that they can easily cope with their symptoms.
• C) both pay more attention to bodily sensations and see them as symptoms.
• D) both react to physical symptoms by becoming more physically active.

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Definitions:

Labeling Technique

A persuasion strategy that assigns a label to an individual and then requests a favor consistent with that label, influencing behavior.

Commitment and Consistency

The psychological principle that suggests individuals strive to be consistent in their beliefs and behaviors, especially once a commitment is made.

Inflated Request

A strategy where an initially large and unreasonable request is made with the expectation of settling for a lesser demand.

Door-in-the-face Technique

A persuasion strategy where an initial, large request is made expecting refusal, followed by a smaller, more reasonable request.