Paralysis, Anesthesia, and Impairment in Sight or Hearing Are Common

question 72

Multiple Choice

Paralysis, anesthesia, and impairment in sight or hearing are common complaints in ____.

• A)illness anxiety disorder (hypochondriasis)
• B)functional neurological symptom disorder (conversion disorder)
• C)dissociative pain disorder
• D)complex somatic symptom disorder with somatization features (somatization disorder)

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Definitions:

Structural Functionalism

An outlook within sociology that portrays society as an intricate network of components functioning collectively to foster cohesion and steadiness.

Critique

A detailed analysis and assessment of something for the purpose of understanding its nature, determining its limitations, and suggesting possible improvements.

Erving Goffman

A sociologist known for his work on symbolic interactionism and the study of social interactions, especially in everyday situations.

Symbolic Interactionism

A sociological theory that focuses on the interactions among individuals based on mutually understood symbols, emphasizing the subjective meanings of human acts.