Explain the Similarities and the Difference Between Conversion Disorder, Factitious

question 78

Essay

Explain the similarities and the difference between conversion disorder, factitious disorder, and malingering.

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Definitions:

Body Condition

The physical state of a person's or animal's body, often in terms of muscle and fat levels.

Encoding Specificity

The principle that recall is more effective when the context at the time of encoding is similar to the context at the time of retrieval.

Retrieval Cues

Stimuli that assist in the recall of information stored in memory, facilitating the access to memories.

Theta Waves

Brainwave activity in the frequency range of 4-7Hz, typically associated with drowsiness or the early stages of sleep.