One Reason That It Is Difficult to Diagnose Pain Disorder

question 93

Multiple Choice

One reason that it is difficult to diagnose pain disorder is that

• A) the experience of pain usually involves some level of both physical and psychological factors.
• B) pain disorder is almost the same as conversion disorder.
• C) most patients lie about the degree of pain that is experienced.
• D) pain is often accompanied by secondary gains such as attention or disability payments from an employer.

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Definitions:

Variable Costing

An accounting method that includes only variable production costs (direct materials, direct labor, and variable manufacturing overhead) in product costs, excluding fixed overhead.

Production Cost

The total expense incurred in manufacturing a product, including raw materials, labor, and overheads.

Unit Costs

The cost incurred to produce, store, and sell one unit of a product, including direct materials, labor, and overhead expenses.

Variable Costing

A costing method that includes only variable production costs (direct materials, direct labor, and variable manufacturing overhead) in product costs.