Over the Last Two Semesters,Henry Has Been Experiencing Sharp Chest

question 87

Multiple Choice

Over the last two semesters,Henry has been experiencing sharp chest pains just before a test is scheduled.He has had a thorough medical exam but no physical cause for the pain has been found.Henry most likely has

• A) a pain disorder.
• B) hypochondriasis.
• C) somatization.
• D) a compulsion.

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Definitions:

Psychopathology

The study of mental disorders, including their symptoms, etiology (causes), and treatment, focusing on the maladaptive behaviors and thoughts that characterize mental illness.

DBT Perspective

Pertains to Dialectical Behavior Therapy, a cognitive-behavioral approach that emphasizes the development of coping skills for emotional regulation, distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness, and mindfulness.

Emotional Reactivity

The tendency of an individual to respond to various stimuli in their environment with an emotional response, which can vary in intensity and duration.

Ruminative Thinking

A pattern of repetitive and passive focus on one's symptoms of distress and its possible causes and consequences, rather than solutions.