Question 1

What are some ways to distinguish between conversion disorder and a true physical problem?

Accepted Answer

Symptoms don't conform to the

Question 2

Dan's various medical complaints and hospital stays finally led him to see a psychiatrist. After a thorough medical and psychological evaluation, the 28-year-old teacher and father of two was diagnosed with both depression and somatic symptom disorder. What is atypical about this case summary?

Accepted Answer

A)  Such diagnoses are usually made in adolescence. 
B)  Somatic symptom disorder is seen much more commonly in women. 
C)  Somatization disorder and depression are rarely comorbid disorders. 
D)  It is rare for an individual with somatization disorder to marry and have children. 
A)  Such diagnoses are usually made in adolescence. 
B)  Somatic symptom disorder is seen much more commonly in women. 
C)  Somatization disorder and depression are rarely comorbid disorders. 
D)  It is rare for an individual with somatization disorder to marry and have children.

Question 3

An example of dissociative trance disorder is ________

Accepted Answer

A)  a person who enters into a trance state more than once. 
B)  a person who believes that he or she can voluntarily be possessed by a spirit and enjoys allowing this to happen. 
C)  a person who often feels as though the world around him or her isn't real, although he or she knows it is. 
D)  a person who believes he or she is at times possessed by a spirit and is extremely upset because of this. 
A)  a person who enters into a trance state more than once. 
B)  a person who believes that he or she can voluntarily be possessed by a spirit and enjoys allowing this to happen. 
C)  a person who often feels as though the world around him or her isn't real, although he or she knows it is. 
D)  a person who believes he or she is at times possessed by a spirit and is extremely upset because of this.

Question 4

If Ronald is typical of people with somatic symptom disorder, he may ________

Accepted Answer

A)  avoid accepting a psychological explanation for his problems. 
B)  avoid visiting a physician. 
C)  have bizarre delusions about his body rotting out. 
D)  feel relieved when his doctor tells him he is healthy. 
A)  avoid accepting a psychological explanation for his problems. 
B)  avoid visiting a physician. 
C)  have bizarre delusions about his body rotting out. 
D)  feel relieved when his doctor tells him he is healthy.

Question 5

Dissociation ________

Accepted Answer

A)  only occurs in people with a dissociative disorder. 
B)  is a sign that something is seriously wrong. 
C)  is extremely common and not necessarily pathological. 
D)  is extremely rare and not necessarily pathological. 
A)  only occurs in people with a dissociative disorder. 
B)  is a sign that something is seriously wrong. 
C)  is extremely common and not necessarily pathological. 
D)  is extremely rare and not necessarily pathological.

Question 6

All of the following are associated with DID except ________

Accepted Answer

A)  depression. 
B)  hallucinations. 
C)  psychosis. 
D)  substance abuse. 
A)  depression. 
B)  hallucinations. 
C)  psychosis. 
D)  substance abuse.

What are some ways to distinguish between conversion disorder and a true physical problem?

Dan's various medical complaints and hospital stays finally led him to see a psychiatrist. After a thorough medical and psychological evaluation, the 28-year-old teacher and father of two was diagnosed with both depression and somatic symptom disorder. What is atypical about this case summary?

An example of dissociative trance disorder is ________

If Ronald is typical of people with somatic symptom disorder, he may ________

Dissociation ________

All of the following are associated with DID except ________

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Exam 8: Somatic Symptom and Dissociative Disorders

What are some ways to distinguish between conversion disorder and a true physical problem?

Dan's various medical complaints and hospital stays finally led him to see a psychiatrist. After a thorough medical and psychological evaluation, the 28-year-old teacher and father of two was diagnosed with both depression and somatic symptom disorder. What is atypical about this case summary?

An example of dissociative trance disorder is ________

If Ronald is typical of people with somatic symptom disorder, he may ________

Dissociation ________

All of the following are associated with DID except ________

Abnormal Psychology: Overview and Research Approaches

Historical and Contemporary Views of Abnormal Behavior

Causal Factors and Viewpoints

Clinical Assessment and Diagnosis

Stress and Physical and Mental Health

Panic, Anxiety, Obsessions, and Their Disorders

Mood Disorders and Suicide

Eating Disorders and Obesity

Personality Disorders

Substance-Related Disorders

Sexual Variants, Abuse, and Dysfunctions

Schizophrenia and Other Psychotic Disorders

Neurocognitive Disorders

Disorders of Childhood and Adolescence (Neurodevelopmental Disorders)

Psychological Treatment

Contemporary and Legal Issues in Abnormal Psychology

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