Author Question: Anna complains of physical problems, which date back to her adolescence. She has suffered from ... (Read 31 times)

skymedlock · **on:** Jun 22, 2018

Anna complains of physical problems, which date back to her adolescence. She has suffered
from seizures, muscle weakness, abdominal pain, diarrhea, menstrual problems, chest pains,
and urinary problems.

Although she really suffers from these symptoms, her doctors have
never been able to find a physical cause. She is most likely suffering from ______.
a. somatic symptom disorder c. hypochondriasis
b. conversion disorder d. Munchausen syndrome

Question 2

The tendency of a person to jump from topic to topic during a manic episode is referred to
as ______.

a. multidirectional cognitions c. rapid flight of ideas
b. accelerated thought d. quickness on the feet