If the Behavioural View of Conversion Disorder Were Accurate, Then

question 20

Multiple Choice

If the behavioural view of conversion disorder were accurate, then what would be true regarding experimental research on visual perception among the hysterically blind?

• A)They would accurately perceive images shown below conscious awareness.
• B)They would not be able to accurately respond to images presented to them.
• C)They would also exhibit other symptoms that would impair other cognitive processes.
• D)They would begin to show difficulties in other sensory modalities.

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