What Aspect of the Somatoform Disorders Make Them Different from Psychosomatic

question 40

Multiple Choice

What aspect of the somatoform disorders make them different from psychosomatic disorders?

• A) They make sense neurologically.
• B) They are due to an actual physical illness.
• C) They are unrelated to psychological factors.
• D) They cannot be explained by an underlying organic impairment.

Understand the concept and implications of myelination in brain development.

Recognize the role of the corpus callosum and brain lateralization in coordinating bodily functions and cognitive abilities.

Identify and describe the functions of different brain structures and hemispheres in processing emotions, language, and spatial orientation.

Relate brain development to cognitive and physical abilities in children.

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Definitions:

Positive Reinforcement

A process in psychology where behaviors are increased or strengthened by providing a reward or positive outcome after the desired behavior is performed.

Negative Reinforcement

A psychological principle where the removal or avoidance of an unpleasant stimulus as a consequence of a behavior increases the likelihood of that behavior being repeated.

Positive Punishment

A behavior modification technique where an undesirable behavior results in a negative outcome to decrease the likelihood of the behavior reoccurring.

Negative Punishment

A behavior modification technique involving the removal of a desirable stimulus to decrease the likelihood of an unwanted behavior's recurrence.