Which of the Following Is NOT a Characteristic Typically Associated

question 22

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic typically associated with a conversion disorder?

• A) The symptoms impair an individual's ability to work.
• B) The symptoms are often not medically possible.
• C) Individuals who develop the disorder are generally very independent personalities.
• D) The symptoms generally "disappear" when sleeping.

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Definitions:

Operant Conditioning

A technique in pedagogy where the escalation or de-escalation of behavior is influenced by reward or reprimand.

Behavior Therapies

A type of psychotherapy that focuses on changing unhelpful behaviors through conditioning and other learning principles.

Cognitive Therapies

This method of mental health treatment enhances joy and addresses issues by changing harmful behaviors, feelings, and ideas.

Operant Conditioning

A learning process through which behaviors are encouraged or discouraged by rewards or punishments.