The Disorder Characterized by the Presence of Physical Symptoms Without

question 55

Multiple Choice

The disorder characterized by the presence of physical symptoms without any physical basis was originally called ________, and today this disorder _________.

• A) projection . . . . is called Panic Attack and is five times more common among women than men.
• B) penis envy . . . . is called Somatoform Disorder and is more common among men than women.
• C) hysteria . . . . is called Conversion Disorder and remains more common among women than men.
• D) dispersion disorder . . . . no longer appears in the DSM-IV.

---

Definitions:

Parental Influence

The impact that parents have on their children’s development, beliefs, behaviors, and values through their actions, teachings, and interactions.

Educational Success

Achievement of learning objectives and acquiring knowledge and skills, often measured by grades, degree completion, and personal development.

Language Accent

Distinctive ways of pronunciation characteristic of a particular group of people, often determined by geographical, social, or ethnic background.

Enriched Environments

Settings or conditions that provide increased sensory, cognitive, and social stimulation, which are thought to enhance learning and development.