Larry's Mother Did Not Enjoy Going to the Mall

question 124

Multiple Choice

Larry's mother did not enjoy going to the mall.Whenever she went she invariably asked Larry to take her home within ten minutes.One day Larry wanted to stay and insisted that she wait for him.After about ten more minutes his mother reported feeling a smothering and choking sensation,like she was trapped and could not get enough air.Her symptoms are probably the result of a(n)

• A) obsessive disorder.
• B) conversion disorder.
• C) compulsive disorder.
• D) phobic disorder.

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Definitions:

Normative Social Influence

The compelling influence of companions or society that leads us to change our demeanor to be welcomed and liked by them.

Ingroup Bias

The tendency to favor and extend loyalty to members of one's own group over others.

Microaggressions

Everyday verbal, nonverbal, and environmental slights, snubs, or insults, whether intentional or unintentional, that communicate hostile, derogatory, or negative messages to target persons based solely upon their marginalized group membership.

Scapegoating

The practice of singling out any party for unmerited negative treatment or blame as a way of deflecting attention from one's own shortcomings.