Using the Word Psychosomatic to Describe a Disorder with an Obvious

question 66

Multiple Choice

Using the word psychosomatic to describe a disorder with an obvious physical component is considered misleading because

• A)it gives the impression that psychological disorders like anxiety or depression do not have a biological component.
• B)it assumes that the physical aspects of a disorder are less important than the psychological aspects.
• C)it emphasizes the psychological symptoms of a disorder instead of the physical symptoms.
• D)it gives the impression that biological disorders are not influenced by psychological factors.

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Definitions:

Continuous Reinforcement

A learning process in which a behavior is reinforced each time it is exhibited, leading to a faster acquisition of the behavior.

Immediate Reinforcement

The prompt delivery of a reward or punishment following a behavior, which increases the likelihood of that behavior's recurrence.

Spontaneous Recovery

The reappearance of a conditioned response after a period of lessened response or no exposure to the conditioned stimulus.

Fixed-ratio

A schedule of reinforcement where a response is rewarded only after a specified number of responses, often used in behavior therapy and training.