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kwoodring

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After cheating on her husband, Julia accused her husband of cheating on her. Such behavior is explained
  by which of the following defense mechanism?
 
  A) rationalization B) projection C) sublimation D) displacement

Question 2

Briefly describe somatization disorder.
 
  What will be an ideal response?



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Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

Somatization characterized by multiple complaints of physical ailments over a long period
of time, with onset before the age of thirty. These physical symptoms can not be
adequately explained by organic causes and result in either medical treatment or
significant life impairment. The patient must report pain symptoms at four different sites
or involving different functions, two gastrointestinal symptoms, one sexual symptom, and
one pseudoneurological symptom such as memory problems or loss of sensation.



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