Question 1

One explanation for the development of somatoform disorders is a person's over concern with bodily sensations.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

In two Canadian cases of Munchausen's syndrome, nurses:

Accepted Answer

A)  Made themselves ill by ingesting poison 
B)  Made their own children ill by getting them to ingest poison 
C)  Made themselves ill by injecting blood into their own bladders 
D)  Made their children ill by injecting blood into their bladders 
A)  Made themselves ill by ingesting poison 
B)  Made their own children ill by getting them to ingest poison 
C)  Made themselves ill by injecting blood into their own bladders 
D)  Made their children ill by injecting blood into their bladders

Question 3

Dissociative fugue typically results from:

Accepted Answer

A)  Drug use 
B)  Lack of sleep 
C)  Severe stress 
D)  Moving to a new location 
A)  Drug use 
B)  Lack of sleep 
C)  Severe stress 
D)  Moving to a new location

Question 4

While complete integration of personalities is the main goal of treatment for DID,

Accepted Answer

A)  It is almost always impossible 
B)  Sometimes "conflict-free collaboration" is the most achievable goal 
C)  It can rarely be achieved 
D)  One alter usually refuses to participate 
A)  It is almost always impossible 
B)  Sometimes "conflict-free collaboration" is the most achievable goal 
C)  It can rarely be achieved 
D)  One alter usually refuses to participate

Question 5

People with hypochondriasis, somatization disorder, and malingering will frequently go to their physician for diagnosis and treatment. Explain how a physician can differentiate between the disorders (i.e., describe each disorder) and how to treat each one?

Accepted Answer

Hypochondriasis, somatization disorder,

Question 6

Bradford reports the following unusual experiences: He finds used tea bags in the waste basket, although he does not like tea and lives alone; he discovered several suits in his closet that he had no memory of buying and did not like; he has had people greet him warmly whom he has never met before. What DSM-5 diagnosis would best fit Bradford's symptoms?

Accepted Answer

A)  Dissociative amnesia 
B)  Dissociative fugue 
C)  Depersonalization disorder 
D)  Dissociative identity disorder 
A)  Dissociative amnesia 
B)  Dissociative fugue 
C)  Depersonalization disorder 
D)  Dissociative identity disorder

Question 7

Canadian writer George Fraser's (1994) reports on cases of "hysterical blindness" in military men demonstrate:

Accepted Answer

A)  The role of stress in the development of conversion disorders 
B)  The increased prevalence of conversion and other somatoform disorders in military men 
C)  The ability of people to create symptoms to get out of unpleasant situations 
D)  The ability to cure conversion disorder with a military discharge 
A)  The role of stress in the development of conversion disorders 
B)  The increased prevalence of conversion and other somatoform disorders in military men 
C)  The ability of people to create symptoms to get out of unpleasant situations 
D)  The ability to cure conversion disorder with a military discharge

Question 8

A study by Ross et al. (1990) in Winnipeg and Ottawa with multiple personality disorder patients revealed that about 90 percent of them had a history of:

Accepted Answer

A)  Generalized anxiety disorder 
B)  Schizophrenia 
C)  Aggressive behaviour towards others 
D)  Suicidal tendencies 
A)  Generalized anxiety disorder 
B)  Schizophrenia 
C)  Aggressive behaviour towards others 
D)  Suicidal tendencies

Question 9

In DSM-5, dissociative fugue is classified as:

Accepted Answer

A)  Dissociative amnesia 
B)  Dissociative fugue 
C)  Depersonalization/derealization disorder 
D)  Dissociative disorder, not otherwise specified 
A)  Dissociative amnesia 
B)  Dissociative fugue 
C)  Depersonalization/derealization disorder 
D)  Dissociative disorder, not otherwise specified

Question 10

Carpal tunnel syndrome shares symptoms with conversion disorder.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Dissociative disorders share:

Accepted Answer

A)  Feelings of depersonalization. 
B)  An alteration in consciousness or identity. 
C)  An inability to distinguish reality from fantasy. 
D)  Physical symptoms with no physiological basis. 
A)  Feelings of depersonalization. 
B)  An alteration in consciousness or identity. 
C)  An inability to distinguish reality from fantasy. 
D)  Physical symptoms with no physiological basis.

Question 12

Conversion disorder was first studied by Freud, when it was referred to as

Accepted Answer

A)  la belle indifference. 
B)  hysteria. 
C)  hypochondriasis. 
D)  Briquet's syndrome. 
A)  la belle indifference. 
B)  hysteria. 
C)  hypochondriasis. 
D)  Briquet's syndrome.

Question 13

Seltzer's (1983) case report of dissociation and spirit possession demonstrated that the expression of dissociative amnesia:

Accepted Answer

A)  Can be triggered by spirits 
B)  Shows significant cultural differences 
C)  Shows very little cultural variation 
D)  Is highly prevalent amongst the Inuit 
A)  Can be triggered by spirits 
B)  Shows significant cultural differences 
C)  Shows very little cultural variation 
D)  Is highly prevalent amongst the Inuit

Question 14

Which of the following is a symptom of conversion disorder?

Accepted Answer

A)  Having multiple personalities 
B)  Paralysis in the hand 
C)  Chronic sweating 
D)  Hypersensitivity to pain 
A)  Having multiple personalities 
B)  Paralysis in the hand 
C)  Chronic sweating 
D)  Hypersensitivity to pain

Question 15

Behavioural views of dissociative disorders:

Accepted Answer

A)  Assume these disorders are classically conditioned. 
B)  Have led to dramatic improvements in treatment. 
C)  Were revised after the Hinkley trial. 
D)  Are that dissociation is an avoidance response 
A)  Assume these disorders are classically conditioned. 
B)  Have led to dramatic improvements in treatment. 
C)  Were revised after the Hinkley trial. 
D)  Are that dissociation is an avoidance response

Question 16

Connie Kristiansen and her associates have expressed concern over the research on false memories because:

Accepted Answer

A)  She feels that abused women will remain silent because of the prevailing doubt about the validity of recovered memories 
B)  She thinks that it is not necessary to objectively validate the woman's reports of abuse before treating her 
C)  She has tried very hard to generate research that demonstrates the validity of women's reports of abuse but her research has not been recognized in the field 
D)  She believes that abused women will not recover from their trauma because of the publicity about false memory research 
A)  She feels that abused women will remain silent because of the prevailing doubt about the validity of recovered memories 
B)  She thinks that it is not necessary to objectively validate the woman's reports of abuse before treating her 
C)  She has tried very hard to generate research that demonstrates the validity of women's reports of abuse but her research has not been recognized in the field 
D)  She believes that abused women will not recover from their trauma because of the publicity about false memory research

Question 17

The categorization of depersonalization as a dissociative disorder is controversial because:

Accepted Answer

A)  There are no somatic symptoms. 
B)  There is no associated anxiety. 
C)  There is no disturbance in memory. 
D)  There is a heightened sensory awareness. 
A)  There are no somatic symptoms. 
B)  There is no associated anxiety. 
C)  There is no disturbance in memory. 
D)  There is a heightened sensory awareness.

Question 18

Most approaches to treating dissociative disorders include elements of:

Accepted Answer

A)  Psychoanalytic techniques. 
B)  Behavioural techniques. 
C)  Cognitive approaches. 
D)  All of the above. 
A)  Psychoanalytic techniques. 
B)  Behavioural techniques. 
C)  Cognitive approaches. 
D)  All of the above.

Question 19

Which of the following was NOT a finding in Ross et al.'s (1990) study on dissociative experiences in a Winnipeg sample of 1,055 adults:

Accepted Answer

A)  More than 3% had dissociative experiences that would suggest they have a dissociative disorder 
B)  There were significant differences according to ethnicity and gender in reported dissociative experiences 
C)  The most common dissociative experiences were being able to ignore pain and missing parts of conversations 
D)  None of the above 
A)  More than 3% had dissociative experiences that would suggest they have a dissociative disorder 
B)  There were significant differences according to ethnicity and gender in reported dissociative experiences 
C)  The most common dissociative experiences were being able to ignore pain and missing parts of conversations 
D)  None of the above

Question 20

Hilda is being treated for dissociative identity disorder. It is most likely that as part of treatment she will:

Accepted Answer

A)  Receive relaxation training. 
B)  Be hypnotized. 
C)  Have biofeedback. 
D)  Receive high dose antipsychotic medication. 
A)  Receive relaxation training. 
B)  Be hypnotized. 
C)  Have biofeedback. 
D)  Receive high dose antipsychotic medication.

One explanation for the development of somatoform disorders is a person's over concern with bodily sensations.

In two Canadian cases of Munchausen's syndrome, nurses:

Dissociative fugue typically results from:

While complete integration of personalities is the main goal of treatment for DID,

People with hypochondriasis, somatization disorder, and malingering will frequently go to their physician for diagnosis and treatment. Explain how a physician can differentiate between the disorders (i.e., describe each disorder) and how to treat each one?

Canadian writer George Fraser's (1994) reports on cases of "hysterical blindness" in military men demonstrate:

A study by Ross et al. (1990) in Winnipeg and Ottawa with multiple personality disorder patients revealed that about 90 percent of them had a history of:

In DSM-5, dissociative fugue is classified as:

Carpal tunnel syndrome shares symptoms with conversion disorder.

Dissociative disorders share:

Conversion disorder was first studied by Freud, when it was referred to as

Seltzer's (1983) case report of dissociation and spirit possession demonstrated that the expression of dissociative amnesia:

Which of the following is a symptom of conversion disorder?

Behavioural views of dissociative disorders:

Connie Kristiansen and her associates have expressed concern over the research on false memories because:

The categorization of depersonalization as a dissociative disorder is controversial because:

Most approaches to treating dissociative disorders include elements of:

Which of the following was NOT a finding in Ross et al.'s (1990) study on dissociative experiences in a Winnipeg sample of 1,055 adults:

Hilda is being treated for dissociative identity disorder. It is most likely that as part of treatment she will:

Introduction Definitional And Historical Considerations, And Canada’s Mental Health System

Current Paradigms and Integrative Approaches

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Classification and Diagnosis

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Anxiety, Obsessive-Compulsive, and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorders

Mood Disorders and Suicide

Psychophysiological Disorders and Health Psychology

Eating Disorders

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Exam 7: Somatic Symptom Disorders and Dissociative Disorders

One explanation for the development of somatoform disorders is a person's over concern with bodily sensations.

In two Canadian cases of Munchausen's syndrome, nurses:

Dissociative fugue typically results from:

While complete integration of personalities is the main goal of treatment for DID,

People with hypochondriasis, somatization disorder, and malingering will frequently go to their physician for diagnosis and treatment. Explain how a physician can differentiate between the disorders (i.e., describe each disorder) and how to treat each one?

Canadian writer George Fraser's (1994) reports on cases of "hysterical blindness" in military men demonstrate:

A study by Ross et al. (1990) in Winnipeg and Ottawa with multiple personality disorder patients revealed that about 90 percent of them had a history of:

In DSM-5, dissociative fugue is classified as:

Carpal tunnel syndrome shares symptoms with conversion disorder.

Dissociative disorders share:

Conversion disorder was first studied by Freud, when it was referred to as

Seltzer's (1983) case report of dissociation and spirit possession demonstrated that the expression of dissociative amnesia:

Which of the following is a symptom of conversion disorder?

Behavioural views of dissociative disorders:

Connie Kristiansen and her associates have expressed concern over the research on false memories because:

The categorization of depersonalization as a dissociative disorder is controversial because:

Most approaches to treating dissociative disorders include elements of:

Which of the following was NOT a finding in Ross et al.'s (1990) study on dissociative experiences in a Winnipeg sample of 1,055 adults:

Hilda is being treated for dissociative identity disorder. It is most likely that as part of treatment she will:

Introduction Definitional And Historical Considerations, And Canada’s Mental Health System

Current Paradigms and Integrative Approaches

Clinical Assessment

Classification and Diagnosis

Research Methods In The Study of Abnormal Behaviour

Anxiety, Obsessive-Compulsive, and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorders

Mood Disorders and Suicide

Psychophysiological Disorders and Health Psychology

Eating Disorders

Schizophrenia

Substance-Related Disorders

Personality Disorders

Sexual Disorders and Gender Dysphoria

Disorders of Childhood

Aging and Issues in Psychological Disorders

Outcomes And Issues In Psychological Intervention

Legal and Ethical Issues

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