According to Freud, in cases of "conversion hysteria," physical symptoms (paralysis, deafness, tics,

and so forth) are caused by unconscious forces.

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

Answer: TRUE

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Shannon is terrified of spiders. To overcome her fear, she enters a program whereby she has to repeatedly go into a room that contains spiders. This therapy is known as __________

a. habituation b. flooding c. shaping d. discrimination

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Which of the following is NOT a screening instrument for possible somatic symptom disorders?

a. Screening for Somatoform Disorders b. Cognitions about Body and Health Questionnaire c. Scale for the Assessment of Illness Behavior d. Wechsler Conversion Disorder Scale

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