Ghaffar and Colleagues Completed a Brain Study with Conversion Disorder

question 47

Multiple Choice

Ghaffar and colleagues completed a brain study with conversion disorder patients and found that

• A) stimulation of limbs resulted in impaired brain activity for both healthy and "numb" limbs
• B) stimulation of limbs resulted in impaired brain activity for healthy but not "numb" limbs
• C) stimulation of limbs resulted in impaired brain activity for "numb" but not healthy limbs
• D) there were no differences between this group and the healthy controls

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Definitions:

Shared Environment

The effects of growing up with the same parents; also known as family environment.

Impulsivity

The tendency to act on a whim, displaying behavior characterized by little or no forethought, reflection, or consideration of the consequences.

Conscientiousness

A personality trait characterized by being organized, responsible, and thorough; one of the Big Five personality traits.

Introversion

A personality trait characterized by a preference for solitary activities and inward-focused experiences, as opposed to seeking stimulation from external sources.