A Behavioral Therapist Would Explain the "Sickness Behavior" Seen in Somatic

question 187

Multiple Choice

A behavioral therapist would explain the "sickness behavior" seen in somatic symptom disorders as

• A) being reinforced by the sympathy and attention he or she receives.
• B) a reflection of the loss of meaning he or she feels regarding life.
• C) distorted thinking and perceptions regarding the world.
• D) the result of unconscious conflicts between the subparts of the personality.

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Definitions:

Liver

A vital organ in vertebrates and some other animals which plays a key role in metabolism, detoxification, and various other bodily functions.

Glucagon

A hormone produced by the pancreas that raises blood glucose levels by promoting glycogen breakdown and glucose release by the liver.

Mammary Glands

Specialized organs in mammals that produce milk to nourish newborn offspring, consisting of lobular glands that are modified sweat glands.

Prolactin

A hormone produced by the pituitary gland that plays an important role in lactation, stimulating milk production in mammals.