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

question 77

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 (hypochondriasis)
• B) factitious disorder
• C) malingering
• D) functional neurological symptom disorder (conversion disorder)

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Definitions:

Positive

Characteristics, feelings, or behaviors that are conducive to good health, happiness, and well-being.

Negative

Characterized by the absence of positives, or containing adverse, harmful, or undesirable characteristics or outcomes.

Individualistic Culture

A culture that emphasizes personal freedom and achievement, where individuals are encouraged to pursue their own goals and self-expression.

Collectivistic Culture

Cultures that prioritize the goals, needs, and views of the group over those of the individual.