What Do the Somatoform and Dissociative Disorders Have in Common

question 93

Multiple Choice

What do the somatoform and dissociative disorders have in common?

• A) Both are characterized by physical complaints.
• B) Both are more common in men.
• C) Both appear to be ways of alleviating anxiety.
• D) Both have onset during early childhood.

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Definitions:

Self-serving Bias

The common tendency to attribute one's successes to personal characteristics and failures to external factors.

False Confidence

An unfounded belief in one's abilities or outcomes, which can lead to taking undue risks or making poor decisions.

Glass Ceiling Effect

An invisible barrier limiting career advancement of women and members of visible minorities.

Stereotyping

The oversimplified and generalized perception or judgment of a group of people based on common traits or attributes.