Isaac Lost a Leg in Yugoslavia After a Land Mine

question 213

Multiple Choice

Isaac lost a leg in Yugoslavia after a land mine exploded near him. In middle age, he still has times when he feels intense pain that is seemingly coming from his missing leg. It is obvious that Isaac:

• A) has been faking the pain to avoid working.
• B) has unresolved internal conflicts about the war.
• C) is craving the attention of his family and friends.
• D) is experiencing phantom pain.

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