Question 1

All of the following have been implicated in the development and maintenance of hypochondriasis EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  the additional attention one receives when sick. 
B)  a specific hypochondriac gene. 
C)  the high incidence of disease in the family during the hypochondriac's childhood. 
D)  learning to worry from family members overly concerned with health. 
A)  the additional attention one receives when sick. 
B)  a specific hypochondriac gene. 
C)  the high incidence of disease in the family during the hypochondriac's childhood. 
D)  learning to worry from family members overly concerned with health.

Question 2

Hypochondriasis focuses on physical sensations and illness.For example,children report the same symptoms as other family members have had.Which of the following is not one of the three other influential factors of hypochondriasis?

Accepted Answer

A)  Numerous instances of disease in the family during childhood 
B)  Having suicidal thoughts or past family history of suicide 
C)  A stressful life event, such as death or illness 
D)  Realizing the benefits of being the ill person 
A)  Numerous instances of disease in the family during childhood 
B)  Having suicidal thoughts or past family history of suicide 
C)  A stressful life event, such as death or illness 
D)  Realizing the benefits of being the ill person

Question 3

Research suggests that somatization disorder often occurs in families with a strong tendency toward __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  antisocial personality disorder 
B)  schizophrenia 
C)  depression 
D)  obsessive-compulsive disorder 
A)  antisocial personality disorder 
B)  schizophrenia 
C)  depression 
D)  obsessive-compulsive disorder

Question 4

One aspect of the DSM-IV criteria for diagnosis of dissociative identity disorder is ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  patient awareness of the distinct personalities 
B)  existence of three or more personality fragments 
C)  amnesia 
D)  history of abuse 
A)  patient awareness of the distinct personalities 
B)  existence of three or more personality fragments 
C)  amnesia 
D)  history of abuse

Question 5

Minor,seemingly hypochondriacal concerns are common among ____________.

Accepted Answer

A)  young children 
B)  adolescents 
C)  the middle aged 
D)  the elderly 
A)  young children 
B)  adolescents 
C)  the middle aged 
D)  the elderly

Question 6

The part of the treatment plan for DID that is similar to the treatment plan for posttraumatic stress disorder is

Accepted Answer

A)  integration of personality fragments. 
B)  use of antipsychotic medications. 
C)  reliving and reprocessing the trauma. 
D)  hypnotic regression to early life experiences. 
A)  integration of personality fragments. 
B)  use of antipsychotic medications. 
C)  reliving and reprocessing the trauma. 
D)  hypnotic regression to early life experiences.

Question 7

The average number of alter personalities observed in individuals with dissociative identity disorder is ______________.

Accepted Answer

A)  1 
B)  2 
C)  15 
D)  100 
A)  1 
B)  2 
C)  15 
D)  100

Question 8

Somatization disorder and antisocial personality disorder are often associated with gender and may be explained by similar underlying neurological mechanisms.Which of the following statements best describes this relationship?

Accepted Answer

A)  Behavioral inhibition and activation systems (fight/flight systems) are characterized by differing behavioral outcomes in males and females due to cultural norms. 
B)  Males and females both have inhibition and activation systems, but males have better developed activation systems and females have better developed inhibition systems. 
C)  Women with antisocial personality disorder may have an underlying deficit in the behavioral activation system and men with somatization disorder may have an underlying deficit in the behavioral inhibition system. 
D)  None of these 
A)  Behavioral inhibition and activation systems (fight/flight systems) are characterized by differing behavioral outcomes in males and females due to cultural norms. 
B)  Males and females both have inhibition and activation systems, but males have better developed activation systems and females have better developed inhibition systems. 
C)  Women with antisocial personality disorder may have an underlying deficit in the behavioral activation system and men with somatization disorder may have an underlying deficit in the behavioral inhibition system. 
D)  None of these

Question 9

Undifferentiated somatoform disorder

Accepted Answer

A)  is similar to somatization disorder but with fewer symptoms. 
B)  was included in DSM-III but not DSM-IV. 
C)  both a and b 
D)  includes symptoms of somatization disorder and conversion disorder. 
A)  is similar to somatization disorder but with fewer symptoms. 
B)  was included in DSM-III but not DSM-IV. 
C)  both a and b 
D)  includes symptoms of somatization disorder and conversion disorder.

Question 10

Since Jane is a hypochondriac,we can expect her to see her physician

Accepted Answer

A)  often and feel completely reassured that there is nothing wrong with her health. 
B)  rarely but continue to believe that she is quite ill. 
C)  almost never because she does not trust physicians. 
D)  often but continue to be anxious about her health anyway. 
A)  often and feel completely reassured that there is nothing wrong with her health. 
B)  rarely but continue to believe that she is quite ill. 
C)  almost never because she does not trust physicians. 
D)  often but continue to be anxious about her health anyway.

Question 11

Although Jill feels fine now and believes that she is healthy,she still worries endlessly about developing a serious illness.Most likely Jill would be diagnosed with

Accepted Answer

A)  illness phobia. 
B)  hypochondriasis. 
C)  somatization disorder. 
D)  body dysmorphic disorder. 
A)  illness phobia. 
B)  hypochondriasis. 
C)  somatization disorder. 
D)  body dysmorphic disorder.

Question 12

During a fugue state,patients diagnosed with dissociative fugue

Accepted Answer

A)  travel and typically experience memory loss during their trip. 
B)  travel but do not experience memory loss. 
C)  experience memory loss but do not travel. 
D)  seldom recover any sense of their own identity. 
A)  travel and typically experience memory loss during their trip. 
B)  travel but do not experience memory loss. 
C)  experience memory loss but do not travel. 
D)  seldom recover any sense of their own identity.

Question 13

With regard to Freud's explanation of "la belle indifference" (the observation that conversion disorder patients are not concerned about their symptoms),research conducted by Lader and Sartorius (1968)suggests that

Accepted Answer

A)  conversion disorder patients do display "la belle indifference," but Freud's explanation of primary gain is not supported. 
B)  Freud's explanation is essentially correct since there is great variability in the amount of concern that conversion disorder patients display regarding their symptoms. 
C)  conversion disorder patients actually are quite concerned with their symptoms, so Freud's explanation of primary gain is not supported. 
D)  "la belle indifference" is a myth, thus validating Freud's explanation of primary gain. 
A)  conversion disorder patients do display "la belle indifference," but Freud's explanation of primary gain is not supported. 
B)  Freud's explanation is essentially correct since there is great variability in the amount of concern that conversion disorder patients display regarding their symptoms. 
C)  conversion disorder patients actually are quite concerned with their symptoms, so Freud's explanation of primary gain is not supported. 
D)  "la belle indifference" is a myth, thus validating Freud's explanation of primary gain.

Question 14

What is the common link among somatoform disorders?

Accepted Answer

A)  In each of the disorders, individuals are pathologically concerned with the appearance or functioning of their bodies. 
B)  They all stem from anxiety. 
C)  They are a subset of dissociative disorders. 
D)  Both b and c 
A)  In each of the disorders, individuals are pathologically concerned with the appearance or functioning of their bodies. 
B)  They all stem from anxiety. 
C)  They are a subset of dissociative disorders. 
D)  Both b and c

Question 15

Hypochondriacal patients are likely to

Accepted Answer

A)  avoid doctors. 
B)  demand unnecessary medical procedures. 
C)  be reassured by assurances that they are healthy. 
D)  ignore the long-term process of illness. 
A)  avoid doctors. 
B)  demand unnecessary medical procedures. 
C)  be reassured by assurances that they are healthy. 
D)  ignore the long-term process of illness.

Question 16

Depersonalization is defined as

Accepted Answer

A)  altered perception including loss of the sense of one's own reality. 
B)  altered perception involving loss of the sense of reality of the external world. 
C)  vivid hallucinations. 
D)  the feeling that one is no longer a person. 
A)  altered perception including loss of the sense of one's own reality. 
B)  altered perception involving loss of the sense of reality of the external world. 
C)  vivid hallucinations. 
D)  the feeling that one is no longer a person.

Question 17

Some suicide attempts are believed to represent manipulative behavior rather than a true death wish.This type of suicide attempt

Accepted Answer

A)  is common in individuals with somatization disorder. 
B)  indicates la belle indifference. 
C)  both of the above 
D)  none of these 
A)  is common in individuals with somatization disorder. 
B)  indicates la belle indifference. 
C)  both of the above 
D)  none of these

Question 18

Without treatment,it is expected that DID will last ___________.

Accepted Answer

A)  10 years 
B)  a lifetime 
C)  several months 
D)  20 years 
A)  10 years 
B)  a lifetime 
C)  several months 
D)  20 years

Question 19

Revisions of the DSM may result in which of the following changes to the classification of somatoform disorders?

Accepted Answer

A)  The disorders will be removed entirely. 
B)  The disorders will be reclassified with schizophrenia. 
C)  They may be redefined. 
D)  They will remain unchanged. 
A)  The disorders will be removed entirely. 
B)  The disorders will be reclassified with schizophrenia. 
C)  They may be redefined. 
D)  They will remain unchanged.

Question 20

Hypochondriasis exists when

Accepted Answer

A)  normal bodily sensations are interpreted by the patient as a sign of a serious illness. 
B)  real physical illness is exaggerated to the point where the patient can only focus on the pain. 
C)  the patient has an unrealistic fear of contacting germs. 
D)  the patient is truly ill but does not trust the medical establishment enough to seek treatment. 
A)  normal bodily sensations are interpreted by the patient as a sign of a serious illness. 
B)  real physical illness is exaggerated to the point where the patient can only focus on the pain. 
C)  the patient has an unrealistic fear of contacting germs. 
D)  the patient is truly ill but does not trust the medical establishment enough to seek treatment.

All of the following have been implicated in the development and maintenance of hypochondriasis EXCEPT

Hypochondriasis focuses on physical sensations and illness.For example,children report the same symptoms as other family members have had.Which of the following is not one of the three other influential factors of hypochondriasis?

Research suggests that somatization disorder often occurs in families with a strong tendency toward __________.

One aspect of the DSM-IV criteria for diagnosis of dissociative identity disorder is ______.

Minor,seemingly hypochondriacal concerns are common among ____________.

The part of the treatment plan for DID that is similar to the treatment plan for posttraumatic stress disorder is

The average number of alter personalities observed in individuals with dissociative identity disorder is ______________.

Somatization disorder and antisocial personality disorder are often associated with gender and may be explained by similar underlying neurological mechanisms.Which of the following statements best describes this relationship?

Undifferentiated somatoform disorder

Since Jane is a hypochondriac,we can expect her to see her physician

Although Jill feels fine now and believes that she is healthy,she still worries endlessly about developing a serious illness.Most likely Jill would be diagnosed with

During a fugue state,patients diagnosed with dissociative fugue

With regard to Freud's explanation of "la belle indifference" (the observation that conversion disorder patients are not concerned about their symptoms),research conducted by Lader and Sartorius (1968)suggests that

What is the common link among somatoform disorders?

Hypochondriacal patients are likely to

Depersonalization is defined as

Some suicide attempts are believed to represent manipulative behavior rather than a true death wish.This type of suicide attempt

Without treatment,it is expected that DID will last ___________.

Revisions of the DSM may result in which of the following changes to the classification of somatoform disorders?

Hypochondriasis exists when

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All of the following have been implicated in the development and maintenance of hypochondriasis EXCEPT

Hypochondriasis focuses on physical sensations and illness.For example,children report the same symptoms as other family members have had.Which of the following is not one of the three other influential factors of hypochondriasis?

Research suggests that somatization disorder often occurs in families with a strong tendency toward __________.

One aspect of the DSM-IV criteria for diagnosis of dissociative identity disorder is ______.

Minor,seemingly hypochondriacal concerns are common among ____________.

The part of the treatment plan for DID that is similar to the treatment plan for posttraumatic stress disorder is

The average number of alter personalities observed in individuals with dissociative identity disorder is ______________.

Somatization disorder and antisocial personality disorder are often associated with gender and may be explained by similar underlying neurological mechanisms.Which of the following statements best describes this relationship?

Undifferentiated somatoform disorder

Since Jane is a hypochondriac,we can expect her to see her physician

Although Jill feels fine now and believes that she is healthy,she still worries endlessly about developing a serious illness.Most likely Jill would be diagnosed with

During a fugue state,patients diagnosed with dissociative fugue

With regard to Freud's explanation of "la belle indifference" (the observation that conversion disorder patients are not concerned about their symptoms),research conducted by Lader and Sartorius (1968)suggests that

What is the common link among somatoform disorders?

Hypochondriacal patients are likely to

Depersonalization is defined as

Some suicide attempts are believed to represent manipulative behavior rather than a true death wish.This type of suicide attempt

Without treatment,it is expected that DID will last ___________.

Revisions of the DSM may result in which of the following changes to the classification of somatoform disorders?

Hypochondriasis exists when

Abnormal Behavior In Historical Context

N Integrative Approach To Psychopathology

Clinical Assessment And Diagnosis

Research Methods

Anxiety Disorders

Mood Disorders And Suicide

Eating And Sleep Disorders

Physical Disorders And Health Psychology

Sexual And Gender Identity Disorders

Substance-related And Impulse-control Disorders

Personality Disorders

Schizophrenia And Other Psychotic Disorders

Developmental Disorders

Cognitive Disorders

Mental Health Services: Legal And Ethical Issues

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