We Use Language Only to Shape and Express Our Attitudes

question 31

True/False

We use language only to shape and express our attitudes.

Identify different therapeutic approaches to treating somatic symptom disorders, emphasizing cognitive-behavioral techniques.

Understand the concept of conversion disorder and its manifestation in physical symptoms without a medical explanation.

Recognize the role of reinforcement and modeling in the development of somatic symptoms and illness anxiety.

Identify the prevalence and demographic characteristics of somatic symptom disorders in various populations.

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Definitions:

Unmarried Adults

Unmarried adults are individuals over the age of legal adulthood who are not currently married or in a marital union.

Married Adults

Individuals who are legally united in marriage, facing distinct legal, social, and financial dynamics compared to single adults.

Personal Friends

Individuals with whom one has a close, voluntary, mutual, and personal relationship outside of familial or professional contexts.

Close Relatives

Individuals who are directly related to someone through blood ties or through legal means, such as adoption.