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Taking into consideration that the common feature of the somatoform disorders is the presence of physical symptoms that suggest a general medical condition, what of the following statements regarding Factitious Disorders is incorrect? A. Malingering and Factitious Disorder both involve the intentional production B. In Factitious Disorder, panic attacks are often mistaken for heart attacks C. In Malingering, the individual has an external incentive (money, getting out of work, etc.) that he/she hopes to achieve by his/her presentation D. In Factitious Disorder, there is no apparent external motivation for the faking other than to receive medical attention. - Answer: B Explanation: Panic attack: panic attacks are often mistaken for heart attacks, and medical assessment of cardiovascular status should be completed before beginning a psychologically-based intervention for panic symptoms. (no reference to Factitious Disorder/ Malingering Disorder). If Cathersis is the process by which sources of energy are tied to thoughts, actions, objects, or people, what is the source of all basic drives as people progress through the stages of life? A. mental energy B. chemical rebound