Asked by Farhana Taher on May 11, 2024

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Which of the following disorders was more common in Freud's day than it is today?

A) depression
B) anorexia nervosa
C) conversion disorder
D) dissociative identity disorder

Conversion Disorder

A mental condition where psychological stress is expressed as physical symptoms that cannot be explained by medical evaluation.

Anorexia Nervosa

An eating disorder characterized by an abnormally low body weight, intense fear of gaining weight, and a distorted perception of body weight or shape.

Dissociative Identity Disorder

A severe form of dissociation characterized by two or more distinct personality states or identities within a single individual.

  • Gain an understanding of how cognitive and physical signs contribute to the diagnosis and false beliefs about mental health conditions.
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Allyza Marie MallorcaMay 16, 2024
Final Answer :
C
Explanation :
Conversion disorder, also known as hysteria, was much more commonly diagnosed in Freud's time than it is today. This may be due in part to changes in diagnostic criteria and more accurate medical testing that has helped rule out other underlying medical conditions. In contrast, the prevalence of depression, anorexia nervosa, and dissociative identity disorder has remained relatively consistent over time.