The Belief That Society Is Constantly in Flux and That

question 50

Multiple Choice

The belief that society is constantly in flux and that no grand narrative guides society is called:

• A) postindustrialism
• B) postmodernism
• C) historicity
• D) posthistoricity

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Definitions:

Somatoform

A category of mental disorders characterized by physical symptoms that suggest illness or injury, but cannot be fully explained by a medical condition.

Physician

A professional who practices medicine, which involves promoting, maintaining or restoring health through the study, diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment of disease, injury, and other physical and mental impairments.

Physical Symptoms

Observable or tangible signs of a condition or disease, such as pain, fever, or a rash, in contrast to psychological symptoms.

Conversion Disorder

A mental condition in which a person experiences neurological symptoms, such as blindness or paralysis, without a physical cause, believed to result from psychological stress or conflict.