The Ebola Outbreak Is an Example of ______________

question 42

Multiple Choice

The Ebola outbreak is an example of ______________.

• A)how genetics influences our health
• B)the need for more doctors in Africa
• C)how societal conditions contribute to the spread of disease
• D)physician-driven care

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Definitions:

Conversion Disorder

A disorder in which bodily symptoms affect voluntary motor and sensory functions, but the symptoms are inconsistent with known medical diseases.

Somatic Symptom Disorder

A mental disorder characterized by an excessive focus on physical symptoms — like pain or fatigue — that causes significant emotional distress and problems functioning.

Type A

Refers to a personality type characterized by high competitiveness, self-imposed stress, and a sense of urgency.

Type B

A personality type characterized by a relaxed, less competitive approach and lower levels of stress.