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@Brianna17

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What lead to the development of family systems therapy?
 
  A) the recognition that most psychological disorders can be attributed to and cause dysfunctional
  relationships
  B) the established importance of the interaction of nature and nurture in the development if all forms of
  psychopathology
  C) the realization that the family environment played a role in whether or not relapse occurred
  D) the observation that signs of mental illness often were seen in more than one family member

Question 2

Distinguish between the primary and secondary gains experienced by those with conversion
  disorder.
 
  What will be an ideal response?



ttt030911

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Answer to Question 1

C

Answer to Question 2

Primary gains refer to the alleviation of anxiety or avoidance of stressful situations that
result from the conversion symptoms. External rewards for the physical complaints
experienced are those external factors that maintain the behaviors, such as sympathy and
extra attention.



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