Which Would Lead You to Suspect Someone Has a Conversion

question 134

Multiple Choice

Which would lead you to suspect someone has a conversion disorder rather than he or she is exhibiting medical symptoms?

• A) muscle atrophy in the "paralyzed" body part
• B) uniform and even numbness in the "damaged" hand
• C) symptoms consistent with the way the neurological system is known to work
• D) a great number of accidents and an inability, in a "blind" person, to get around

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Definitions:

Nature vs. Nurture

The debate concerning the relative importance of an individual's innate qualities versus personal experiences in determining or causing differences in physical and behavioral traits.

Physiological Influences

Factors related to the body's physical and biological processes that affect function and behavior.

Cultural Influences

The impact that societal beliefs, values, norms, and customs have on an individual's behavior and perceptions.

Genetic Defect

An imperfection in an organism's DNA that can lead to malfunctions in health, development, or function.