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haleyc112

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Dagmar is a musician and she loves the fact that she constantly hears new melodies in her head. In fact,
  she cannot remember a time when she did not hear music. Why is this NOT an example of an obsession?
 
  A) Obsessions must come on suddenly in response to a stressful life event.
  B) Obsessions must be voluntary thoughts that a person knows are irrational.
  C) Obsessions must be intrusive thoughts the person finds disturbing.
  D) Obsessions must be accompanied by ritualistic actions.

Question 2

What are some ways to distinguish between conversion disorder and a true physical problem?
 
  What will be an ideal response?


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Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

Symptoms don't conform to the normal symptoms of the disorder, the selective nature of
the dysfunction and symptoms can be changed under hypnosis or narcosis.



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