Question 1

What are the two patterns of somatic symptom disorder, and how do they differ?

Accepted Answer

The two patterns of somatic symptom diso

Question 2

Dani has been diagnosed with breast cancer. She has a very supportive husband, caring children, and several friends who will provide support for her during her recovery. Lori also has been diagnosed with breast cancer, but she does not have a family or any close friends. Because of the differences in_____, Dani is more likely to have a successful recovery.

Accepted Answer

A)  biochemical activity 
B)  behavioral change 
C)  personality style 
D)  social support 
A)  biochemical activity 
B)  behavioral change 
C)  personality style 
D)  social support

Question 3

Today's leading explanations for conversion and somatic symptom disorders come from the:

Accepted Answer

A)  psychodynamic, cognitive-behavioral, and eclectic models. 
B)  psychodynamic and cognitive-behavioral models. 
C)  cognitive-behavioral model. 
D)  psychodynamic, cognitive-behavioral, and multicultural models. 
A)  psychodynamic, cognitive-behavioral, and eclectic models. 
B)  psychodynamic and cognitive-behavioral models. 
C)  cognitive-behavioral model. 
D)  psychodynamic, cognitive-behavioral, and multicultural models.

Question 4

_____ identify antigens and then multiply and trigger the production of other kinds of immune cells.

Accepted Answer

A)  Helper T-cells 
B)  Natural killer T-cells 
C)  B-cells 
D)  Antibodies 
A)  Helper T-cells 
B)  Natural killer T-cells 
C)  B-cells 
D)  Antibodies

Question 5

_____ is a technique of turning one's concentration inward, achieving a slightly changed state of consciousness, and temporarily ignoring all stressors.

Accepted Answer

A)  Behavioral medicine 
B)  Relaxation training 
C)  Biofeedback training 
D)  Meditation 
A)  Behavioral medicine 
B)  Relaxation training 
C)  Biofeedback training 
D)  Meditation

Question 6

Marcus often has a burning sensation or pain in his stomach after eating. He often experiences occasional vomiting. He may be suffering from:

Accepted Answer

A)  ulcers. 
B)  muscle contraction. 
C)  hypertension. 
D)  asthma. 
A)  ulcers. 
B)  muscle contraction. 
C)  hypertension. 
D)  asthma.

Question 7

According to the psychodynamic view, conversion disorder symptoms function to keep unacceptable thoughts and conflicts out of consciousness. This is called:

Accepted Answer

A)  sociocultural stress. 
B)  primary gain. 
C)  reinforcement. 
D)  secondary gain. 
A)  sociocultural stress. 
B)  primary gain. 
C)  reinforcement. 
D)  secondary gain.

Question 8

An individual develops somatic symptom disorder after a near-fatal car crash. The diagnosis is:

Accepted Answer

A)  unlikely to be either somatization pattern or predominant pain pattern. 
B)  about equally likely to be somatization pattern or predominant pain pattern. 
C)  more likely to be somatization pattern than predominant pain pattern. 
D)  less likely to be somatization pattern than predominant pain pattern. 
A)  unlikely to be either somatization pattern or predominant pain pattern. 
B)  about equally likely to be somatization pattern or predominant pain pattern. 
C)  more likely to be somatization pattern than predominant pain pattern. 
D)  less likely to be somatization pattern than predominant pain pattern.

Question 9

Cognitive-behavioral theorists propose that the physical symptoms of hysterical disorders bring _____ to sufferers.

Accepted Answer

A)  emotional relief 
B)  punishment 
C)  escape 
D)  rewards 
A)  emotional relief 
B)  punishment 
C)  escape 
D)  rewards

Question 10

Sonia has a Type A personality style, and Liz has a Type B personality style. They are both running for class president. How would you expect their campaigns to differ?

Accepted Answer

A)  Sonia will be more competitive, and Liz will be more relaxed. 
B)  Liz will have more friends to vote for her, while Sonia will have more people on her campaign team. 
C)  When problems arise, Sonia will stay calm while Liz will get angry and hostile. 
D)  Liz will have every moment of her campaign planned, and Sonia will be disorganized. 
A)  Sonia will be more competitive, and Liz will be more relaxed. 
B)  Liz will have more friends to vote for her, while Sonia will have more people on her campaign team. 
C)  When problems arise, Sonia will stay calm while Liz will get angry and hostile. 
D)  Liz will have every moment of her campaign planned, and Sonia will be disorganized.

Question 11

Cal tends to fall asleep at the drop of a hat-while watching television, eating, and even driving. He would most likely be diagnosed with:

Accepted Answer

A)  insomnia disorder. 
B)  hypersomnolence disorder. 
C)  narcolepsy. 
D)  circadian rhythm disorder. 
A)  insomnia disorder. 
B)  hypersomnolence disorder. 
C)  narcolepsy. 
D)  circadian rhythm disorder.

Question 12

Compared with a therapist with a psychodynamic view, what would a therapist with a cognitive-behavioral view be most likely to ask someone whom he or she suspected might have a somatic symptom disorder?

Accepted Answer

A)  "What underlying conflict do you think might have caused your symptoms?" 
B)  "Do you think drug therapy would help you deal with the physical symptoms?" 
C)  "Has any friend of yours had similar symptoms recently?" 
D)  "What are you thinking about when you experience your symptoms?" 
A)  "What underlying conflict do you think might have caused your symptoms?" 
B)  "Do you think drug therapy would help you deal with the physical symptoms?" 
C)  "Has any friend of yours had similar symptoms recently?" 
D)  "What are you thinking about when you experience your symptoms?"

Question 13

_____ are white blood cells that circulate through the lymph system and bloodstream.

Accepted Answer

A)  Antigens 
B)  Legions 
C)  T-cells 
D)  Lymphocytes 
A)  Antigens 
B)  Legions 
C)  T-cells 
D)  Lymphocytes

Question 14

A group of physical illnesses that seem to be caused or worsened by an interaction of biological, psychological, and sociocultural factors is called:

Accepted Answer

A)  illness anxiety disorders. 
B)  conversion disorders. 
C)  somatic symptom disorders. 
D)  psychological factors affecting other medical conditions. 
A)  illness anxiety disorders. 
B)  conversion disorders. 
C)  somatic symptom disorders. 
D)  psychological factors affecting other medical conditions.

Question 15

An expected finding in someone with illness anxiety disorder is:

Accepted Answer

A)  numerous somatic symptoms. 
B)  delay in seeking treatment from a medical professional. 
C)  physical symptoms that affect voluntary motor or sensory functioning. 
D)  frequent checking of the body for signs of illness. 
A)  numerous somatic symptoms. 
B)  delay in seeking treatment from a medical professional. 
C)  physical symptoms that affect voluntary motor or sensory functioning. 
D)  frequent checking of the body for signs of illness.

Question 16

_____ are equally helpful in the treatment of high blood pressure, headaches, and asthma.

Accepted Answer

A)  Relaxation training and biofeedback training 
B)  Meditation and relaxation training 
C)  Hypnosis and biofeedback training 
D)  Meditation and biofeedback training 
A)  Relaxation training and biofeedback training 
B)  Meditation and relaxation training 
C)  Hypnosis and biofeedback training 
D)  Meditation and biofeedback training

Question 17

Which characteristic describes an individual with Munchausen syndrome by proxy?

Accepted Answer

A)  Psychotic 
B)  Independent 
C)  Emotionally needy 
D)  Limited intelligence and education 
A)  Psychotic 
B)  Independent 
C)  Emotionally needy 
D)  Limited intelligence and education

Question 18

A physician confronts Addison with evidence that her symptoms are factitious. It is MOST likely that Addison will:

Accepted Answer

A)  create new symptoms that are more difficult to disprove. 
B)  produce false medical records to support her original symptoms. 
C)  leave the facility and immediately seek treatment from a different physician. 
D)  take measures that increase the intensity of her original symptoms. 
A)  create new symptoms that are more difficult to disprove. 
B)  produce false medical records to support her original symptoms. 
C)  leave the facility and immediately seek treatment from a different physician. 
D)  take measures that increase the intensity of her original symptoms.

Question 19

Scarlett finds that she needs more than the 8 hours of sleep recommended for adults. If she gets less than 10 hours of sleep per night, she has difficulty concentrating, is forgetful, has problems driving, and cannot work effectively. Scarlett would most likely be diagnosed with:

Accepted Answer

A)  insomnia disorder. 
B)  hypersomnolence disorder. 
C)  narcolepsy. 
D)  circadian rhythm disorder. 
A)  insomnia disorder. 
B)  hypersomnolence disorder. 
C)  narcolepsy. 
D)  circadian rhythm disorder.

Question 20

A man appeared at the emergency room complaining of bloody diarrhea. The physician who examined him found that the man was intentionally creating the diarrhea through use of laxatives and anticoagulant medication and that he liked being a patient. The man is MOST likely:

Accepted Answer

A)  experiencing a psychophysical disorder. 
B)  malingering. 
C)  experiencing a somatic disorder. 
D)  experiencing a factitious disorder. 
A)  experiencing a psychophysical disorder. 
B)  malingering. 
C)  experiencing a somatic disorder. 
D)  experiencing a factitious disorder.

What are the two patterns of somatic symptom disorder, and how do they differ?

Today's leading explanations for conversion and somatic symptom disorders come from the:

_____ identify antigens and then multiply and trigger the production of other kinds of immune cells.

_____ is a technique of turning one's concentration inward, achieving a slightly changed state of consciousness, and temporarily ignoring all stressors.

Marcus often has a burning sensation or pain in his stomach after eating. He often experiences occasional vomiting. He may be suffering from:

According to the psychodynamic view, conversion disorder symptoms function to keep unacceptable thoughts and conflicts out of consciousness. This is called:

An individual develops somatic symptom disorder after a near-fatal car crash. The diagnosis is:

Cognitive-behavioral theorists propose that the physical symptoms of hysterical disorders bring _____ to sufferers.

Sonia has a Type A personality style, and Liz has a Type B personality style. They are both running for class president. How would you expect their campaigns to differ?

Cal tends to fall asleep at the drop of a hat-while watching television, eating, and even driving. He would most likely be diagnosed with:

Compared with a therapist with a psychodynamic view, what would a therapist with a cognitive-behavioral view be most likely to ask someone whom he or she suspected might have a somatic symptom disorder?

_____ are white blood cells that circulate through the lymph system and bloodstream.

A group of physical illnesses that seem to be caused or worsened by an interaction of biological, psychological, and sociocultural factors is called:

An expected finding in someone with illness anxiety disorder is:

_____ are equally helpful in the treatment of high blood pressure, headaches, and asthma.

Which characteristic describes an individual with Munchausen syndrome by proxy?

A physician confronts Addison with evidence that her symptoms are factitious. It is MOST likely that Addison will:

Scarlett finds that she needs more than the 8 hours of sleep recommended for adults. If she gets less than 10 hours of sleep per night, she has difficulty concentrating, is forgetful, has problems driving, and cannot work effectively. Scarlett would most likely be diagnosed with:

A man appeared at the emergency room complaining of bloody diarrhea. The physician who examined him found that the man was intentionally creating the diarrhea through use of laxatives and anticoagulant medication and that he liked being a patient. The man is MOST likely:

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Exam 10: Disorders Featuring Somatic Symptoms

What are the two patterns of somatic symptom disorder, and how do they differ?

Today's leading explanations for conversion and somatic symptom disorders come from the:

_____ identify antigens and then multiply and trigger the production of other kinds of immune cells.

_____ is a technique of turning one's concentration inward, achieving a slightly changed state of consciousness, and temporarily ignoring all stressors.

Marcus often has a burning sensation or pain in his stomach after eating. He often experiences occasional vomiting. He may be suffering from:

According to the psychodynamic view, conversion disorder symptoms function to keep unacceptable thoughts and conflicts out of consciousness. This is called:

An individual develops somatic symptom disorder after a near-fatal car crash. The diagnosis is:

Cognitive-behavioral theorists propose that the physical symptoms of hysterical disorders bring _____ to sufferers.

Sonia has a Type A personality style, and Liz has a Type B personality style. They are both running for class president. How would you expect their campaigns to differ?

Cal tends to fall asleep at the drop of a hat-while watching television, eating, and even driving. He would most likely be diagnosed with:

Compared with a therapist with a psychodynamic view, what would a therapist with a cognitive-behavioral view be most likely to ask someone whom he or she suspected might have a somatic symptom disorder?

_____ are white blood cells that circulate through the lymph system and bloodstream.

A group of physical illnesses that seem to be caused or worsened by an interaction of biological, psychological, and sociocultural factors is called:

An expected finding in someone with illness anxiety disorder is:

_____ are equally helpful in the treatment of high blood pressure, headaches, and asthma.

Which characteristic describes an individual with Munchausen syndrome by proxy?

A physician confronts Addison with evidence that her symptoms are factitious. It is MOST likely that Addison will:

Scarlett finds that she needs more than the 8 hours of sleep recommended for adults. If she gets less than 10 hours of sleep per night, she has difficulty concentrating, is forgetful, has problems driving, and cannot work effectively. Scarlett would most likely be diagnosed with:

A man appeared at the emergency room complaining of bloody diarrhea. The physician who examined him found that the man was intentionally creating the diarrhea through use of laxatives and anticoagulant medication and that he liked being a patient. The man is MOST likely:

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Suicide

Eating Disorders

Substance Use and Addictive Disorders

Sexual Disorders and Gender Variations

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Disorders Common Among Children and Adolescents

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