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Derrick Has Experienced Intense Pain in His Lower Back for the Last

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Derrick has experienced intense pain in his lower back for the last 18 months. Even though an extensive medical evaluation found no physical basis for his complaints, he feels in too much pain to return to work. Derrick is becoming angry and depressed over his doctor's view that his problem is in his head and often spends time visiting emergency rooms for pain medication. Given what you know, what may Derrick be experiencing?

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The process of responding to stimuli or events in the environment.

Learned Helplessness

A condition resulting from the belief that one has no control over their environment, often leading to decreased motivation and depression.

Unsolvable Problems

Issues or challenges that cannot be resolved or fixed, often due to their inherent complexity or constraints.

Biological Constraints

Limitations on learning that result from biological factors rather than from experience or environment.