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xclash

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Which of the following is a good clue that a person has a conversion disorder rather than a true physical
  disorder?
 
  A) They have had a medical examination.
  B) Their symptoms don't match the symptoms of the particular disease.
  C) Their symptoms match the symptoms of the particular disease too perfectly.
  D) Their symptoms stay consistent no matter what state they are in hypnotized, drugged, etc.

Question 2

Mrs. B. tells her psychologist, I cannot leave a certain region around my home without having terrible
  fears. I am terribly worried when I am in a car or bus. I am afraid I will have another one of those
  terrifying experiences.
 
  What disorder does Mrs. B probably have and what experience is she talking
  about?
 
  A) The disorder is agoraphobia, the experience is a panic attack.
  B) The disorder is specific phobia, the experience is a panic attack.
  C) The disorder is generalized anxiety disorder, the experience is anxiety.
  D) The disorder is obsessive-compulsive disorder, the experience is an obsession.



ktidd

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Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

A



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