Question 1

A person who has conversion disorder where the symptom is blindness

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A)  is likely to refuse to move in an unfamiliar room because of extreme anxiety. 
B)  is likely to trip over every object in an unfamiliar room. 
C)  is likely to close his/her eyes in an unfamiliar room before walking about. 
D)  is likely to walk around an unfamiliar room without bumping into things. 
A)  is likely to refuse to move in an unfamiliar room because of extreme anxiety. 
B)  is likely to trip over every object in an unfamiliar room. 
C)  is likely to close his/her eyes in an unfamiliar room before walking about. 
D)  is likely to walk around an unfamiliar room without bumping into things.

Question 2

Therapists may unknowingly foster the establishment of multiples identities in their clients.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Which of the following was once viewed as form of "hysteria?"

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A)  hypochondriasis 
B)  dissociative identity disorder 
C)  dissociative fugue 
D)  conversion disorder 
A)  hypochondriasis 
B)  dissociative identity disorder 
C)  dissociative fugue 
D)  conversion disorder

Question 4

All treatment outcome data for large groups of DID patients have failed to include a control group.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Compulsive checking behaviors are characteristic of individuals with

Accepted Answer

A)  somatization disorder. 
B)  body dysmorphic disorder. 
C)  conversion disorder. 
D)  dissociative identity disorder. 
A)  somatization disorder. 
B)  body dysmorphic disorder. 
C)  conversion disorder. 
D)  dissociative identity disorder.

Question 6

In what way was Freud's view of conversion disorder consistent with behavioral theories?

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A)  He believed that the symptoms of conversion disorder were maintained by the relief from anxiety they provided. 
B)  He advocated treating conversion disorder by punishing the problem behaviors. 
C)  Freud proposed that faulty thinking underlies the symptoms of conversion disorder. 
D)  Freud believed that those with conversion disorder were suffering bodily symptoms due to a conflict between their inner desires and the demands placed on them by society the environment). 
A)  He believed that the symptoms of conversion disorder were maintained by the relief from anxiety they provided. 
B)  He advocated treating conversion disorder by punishing the problem behaviors. 
C)  Freud proposed that faulty thinking underlies the symptoms of conversion disorder. 
D)  Freud believed that those with conversion disorder were suffering bodily symptoms due to a conflict between their inner desires and the demands placed on them by society the environment).

Question 7

The text presented the case of Mary Kendall, who suffered from dissociative identity disorder. She is typical of individuals with this disorder in that

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A)  she was aware of her separate personalities prior to beginning treatment. 
B)  tended to express her emotional distress in complaints about her body. 
C)  was socially inept as a child. 
D)  she has periods of "lost time." 
A)  she was aware of her separate personalities prior to beginning treatment. 
B)  tended to express her emotional distress in complaints about her body. 
C)  was socially inept as a child. 
D)  she has periods of "lost time."

Question 8

Which of the following disorders was once the most frequently diagnosed disorder amongst soldiers?

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A)  hypochondriasis 
B)  dissociative identity disorder 
C)  conversion disorder 
D)  acute anxiety disorder 
A)  hypochondriasis 
B)  dissociative identity disorder 
C)  conversion disorder 
D)  acute anxiety disorder

Question 9

Sociocognitive theory

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A)  can't account for the role that trauma appears to play in DID. 
B)  does not explain the phenomenon of "lost time." 
C)  explains why symptoms of DID are often not seen until after treatment is initiated. 
D)  explains why the number of alters is usually constant. 
A)  can't account for the role that trauma appears to play in DID. 
B)  does not explain the phenomenon of "lost time." 
C)  explains why symptoms of DID are often not seen until after treatment is initiated. 
D)  explains why the number of alters is usually constant.

Question 10

Earl falls at work. The initial medical tests showed no major physical problems. However, Earl calls the next day and tells his boss that he is unable to use his right leg because it is paralyzed. He also informs his boss that he plans to sue the company. Earl most likely

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A)  has factitious disorder. 
B)  is malingering. 
C)  has conversion disorder. 
D)  has somatization disorder. 
A)  has factitious disorder. 
B)  is malingering. 
C)  has conversion disorder. 
D)  has somatization disorder.

Question 11

Hypnosis is commonly used in the treatment of DID.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

That abuse plays a causal role in the development of DID is well-established.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Brigid has been diagnosed with dissociative identity disorder. Brigid is the host personality. We can expect that the alter identities

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A)  are very much like Brigid. 
B)  are very much like one another. 
C)  only "come out" when there is no stress in the environment. 
D)  are strikingly different from Brigid. 
A)  are very much like Brigid. 
B)  are very much like one another. 
C)  only "come out" when there is no stress in the environment. 
D)  are strikingly different from Brigid.

Question 14

Research on the effectiveness of treatment for DID clearly indicate that in order for treatment to be successful is must be prolonged.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

What do the somatoform and dissociative disorders have in common?

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A)  Both are more common in men. 
B)  Both appear to be ways of alleviating anxiety. 
C)  Both are characterized by physical complaints. 
D)  Both have onset during early childhood. 
A)  Both are more common in men. 
B)  Both appear to be ways of alleviating anxiety. 
C)  Both are characterized by physical complaints. 
D)  Both have onset during early childhood.

Question 16

After learning of her father's death, Sophia felt dazed and confused. When speaking of her response to the news, she said she felt like she was in a movie watching the events happening to her. Despite this strange feeling, she understood what was happening and did the things that she needed to do. What can be said of Sophia's response to her father's death?

Accepted Answer

A)  She had a psychotic break. 
B)  She experienced an instance of derealization. 
C)  She experience an instance of depersonalization. 
D)  Her response is not typical and suggests that she is suffering from acute stress disorder. 
A)  She had a psychotic break. 
B)  She experienced an instance of derealization. 
C)  She experience an instance of depersonalization. 
D)  Her response is not typical and suggests that she is suffering from acute stress disorder.

Question 17

Experimental studies of DID find that interpersonality amnesia exists for

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A)  explicit memories. 
B)  conditioned responses. 
C)  implicit memories. 
D)  all types of memories. 
A)  explicit memories. 
B)  conditioned responses. 
C)  implicit memories. 
D)  all types of memories.

Question 18

Recent estimates suggest that those with DID have

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A)  over ten identities. 
B)  only two identities. 
C)  as many as two hundred identities. 
D)  two alters, in addition to the host identity. 
A)  over ten identities. 
B)  only two identities. 
C)  as many as two hundred identities. 
D)  two alters, in addition to the host identity.

Question 19

Explain the difference between somatoform and dissociative disorders. Why are these disorders commonly considered at the same time?

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Somatoform disorders are characterized b

Question 20

The disorder involving the experience of sudden loss of the sense of self is

Accepted Answer

A)  depersonalization disorder. 
B)  psychogenic amnesia. 
C)  derealization disorder. 
D)  disidentity disorder. 
A)  depersonalization disorder. 
B)  psychogenic amnesia. 
C)  derealization disorder. 
D)  disidentity disorder.

A person who has conversion disorder where the symptom is blindness

Therapists may unknowingly foster the establishment of multiples identities in their clients.

Which of the following was once viewed as form of "hysteria?"

All treatment outcome data for large groups of DID patients have failed to include a control group.

Compulsive checking behaviors are characteristic of individuals with

In what way was Freud's view of conversion disorder consistent with behavioral theories?

The text presented the case of Mary Kendall, who suffered from dissociative identity disorder. She is typical of individuals with this disorder in that

Which of the following disorders was once the most frequently diagnosed disorder amongst soldiers?

Sociocognitive theory

Earl falls at work. The initial medical tests showed no major physical problems. However, Earl calls the next day and tells his boss that he is unable to use his right leg because it is paralyzed. He also informs his boss that he plans to sue the company. Earl most likely

Hypnosis is commonly used in the treatment of DID.

That abuse plays a causal role in the development of DID is well-established.

Brigid has been diagnosed with dissociative identity disorder. Brigid is the host personality. We can expect that the alter identities

Research on the effectiveness of treatment for DID clearly indicate that in order for treatment to be successful is must be prolonged.

What do the somatoform and dissociative disorders have in common?

Experimental studies of DID find that interpersonality amnesia exists for

Recent estimates suggest that those with DID have

Explain the difference between somatoform and dissociative disorders. Why are these disorders commonly considered at the same time?

The disorder involving the experience of sudden loss of the sense of self is

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Exam 7: Somatoform and Dissociative Disorders

A person who has conversion disorder where the symptom is blindness

Therapists may unknowingly foster the establishment of multiples identities in their clients.

Which of the following was once viewed as form of "hysteria?"

All treatment outcome data for large groups of DID patients have failed to include a control group.

Compulsive checking behaviors are characteristic of individuals with

In what way was Freud's view of conversion disorder consistent with behavioral theories?

The text presented the case of Mary Kendall, who suffered from dissociative identity disorder. She is typical of individuals with this disorder in that

Which of the following disorders was once the most frequently diagnosed disorder amongst soldiers?

Sociocognitive theory

Earl falls at work. The initial medical tests showed no major physical problems. However, Earl calls the next day and tells his boss that he is unable to use his right leg because it is paralyzed. He also informs his boss that he plans to sue the company. Earl most likely

Hypnosis is commonly used in the treatment of DID.

That abuse plays a causal role in the development of DID is well-established.

Brigid has been diagnosed with dissociative identity disorder. Brigid is the host personality. We can expect that the alter identities

Research on the effectiveness of treatment for DID clearly indicate that in order for treatment to be successful is must be prolonged.

What do the somatoform and dissociative disorders have in common?

Experimental studies of DID find that interpersonality amnesia exists for

Recent estimates suggest that those with DID have

Explain the difference between somatoform and dissociative disorders. Why are these disorders commonly considered at the same time?

The disorder involving the experience of sudden loss of the sense of self is

Abnormal Psychology Over Time

Causal Factors and Viewpoints

Clinical Assessment, Diagnosis, and Treatment Approaches

Stress and Stress-Related Disorders

Panic, Anxiety, and Their Disorders

Mood Disorders and Suicide

Eating Disorders and Obesity

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Substance-Related Disorders

Sexual Variants, Abuse, and Dysfunctions

Schizophrenia and Other Psychotic Disorders

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Disorders of Childhood and Adolescence

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