Today, a Somatoform Disorder That Is Much More Common Than

question 8

Short Answer

Today, a somatoform disorder that is much more common than the type seen by Freud or Charcot is __________ disorder, characterized by a history of multiple somatic complaints in the absence of organic impairments.

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Definitions:

Brain

The organ located in the head of an animal that coordinates its actions and sensory information by transmitting signals to and from different parts of its body.

MEG

Stands for Magnetoencephalography, a noninvasive imaging technique used to measure the magnetic fields produced by neuronal activity in the brain.

Head Coil

A device used in magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to improve the signal-to-noise ratio of the images obtained.

Hair Salon

A place where individuals can receive services related to hair care, such as cutting, styling, and coloring, from professional stylists.