Phoebe Enters into a Contract with Everest for a Guided

question 63

Multiple Choice

Phoebe enters into a contract with Everest for a guided tour of Whitewater Canyon. Everest acts as though he is an experienced,knowledgeable guide,when in reality he has never been in the canyon. Phoebe is most likely a victim of

• A)undue influence.
• B)fraud.
• C)mistake.
• D)nothing.

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.

Understand the distinction between somatic symptom disorders and other related conditions, such as psychophysiological disorders.

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