David Lost a Foot When an Explosive Detonated Under His

question 160

Multiple Choice

 David lost a foot when an explosive detonated under his Humvee during an army convoy mission in Iraq. While recovering in a hospital, David's physician warned him that he might experience "phantom pain." This means that David may

• A) experience a sensation of pain that seems to originate in his missing foot.
• B) experience vivid flashbacks of his combat injury.
• C) experience pain in his remaining foot.
• D) experience pain that moves from one area to another randomly.

---

Definitions:

Inner Reality

The subjective experience or personal world of an individual, including thoughts, feelings, and perceptions that are not immediately observable by others.

Private Self

The aspect of a person's self-concept that includes thoughts, feelings, and desires not expressed or visible to others.

External Reality

The physical world outside of oneself that can be observed and interacted with by an individual.

Many-trait Approach

A method in personality psychology focusing on the relationship between a wide range of personality traits and behaviors or outcomes.