Question 1

Dissociative identity disorder is most commonly found in

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A) females. 
B) males. 
C) children. 
D) elderly. 
A) females. 
B) males. 
C) children. 
D) elderly.

Question 2

The existence of a cross-gendered alter in dissociative identity disorder is

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A) common. 
B) rare. 
C) present in every patient. 
D) almost never seen in this disorder. 
A) common. 
B) rare. 
C) present in every patient. 
D) almost never seen in this disorder.

Question 3

Illness anxiety disorder is present when

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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.

Question 4

Which of the following statements is true about dissociative identity disorder?

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A) DID is easy to fake. 
B) DID is absolutely impossible to fake. 
C) Dissociative symptoms may be the result of sleep deprivation 
D) DID is made up of false memories. 
A) DID is easy to fake. 
B) DID is absolutely impossible to fake. 
C) Dissociative symptoms may be the result of sleep deprivation 
D) DID is made up of false memories.

Question 5

While driving alone in her car,Sarah suddenly looks around and,for a moment,can't remember where she is,how she arrived at this point on the road,or even why she is driving her car.Sarah is experiencing

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A) derealization. 
B) depersonalization. 
C) the early stages of what will eventually become a severe psychotic disorder. 
D) symptoms of a mood disorder. 
A) derealization. 
B) depersonalization. 
C) the early stages of what will eventually become a severe psychotic disorder. 
D) symptoms of a mood disorder.

Question 6

Your textbook authors describe a treatment plan for conversion disorder involving

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A) in-depth exploration of psychological conflicts. 
B) regression to the early psychosexual stages of development. 
C) application of a strict behavioral program that includes reinforcement for each display of progress and punishment when necessary. 
D) removal of any benefits that patients receive for limitations imposed by the disorder. 
A) in-depth exploration of psychological conflicts. 
B) regression to the early psychosexual stages of development. 
C) application of a strict behavioral program that includes reinforcement for each display of progress and punishment when necessary. 
D) removal of any benefits that patients receive for limitations imposed by the disorder.

Question 7

Of the following,which child would be most likely to develop dissociative identity disorder later in life?

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A) Mary, who has a few good friends 
B) Susan, who lives in a chaotic, unsupportive family 
C) Cindy, who has a learning disability 
D) Jody, who has attention deficit hyperactivity disorder 
A) Mary, who has a few good friends 
B) Susan, who lives in a chaotic, unsupportive family 
C) Cindy, who has a learning disability 
D) Jody, who has attention deficit hyperactivity disorder

Question 8

Evidence for the influence of social and cultural factors in conversion disorder includes the fact that conversion disorder

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A) is almost exclusively experienced by women. 
B) is being diagnosed more frequently in our society. 
C) tends to occur in lower socioeconomic groups where there is less medical knowledge. 
D) tends to occur in wealthy areas where there is easy access to sophisticated medical tests. 
A) is almost exclusively experienced by women. 
B) is being diagnosed more frequently in our society. 
C) tends to occur in lower socioeconomic groups where there is less medical knowledge. 
D) tends to occur in wealthy areas where there is easy access to sophisticated medical tests.

Question 9

In healthy,well-adjusted individuals,dissociation typically occurs following

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A) calm, reflective periods. 
B) participation in a group activity. 
C) reading or any activity that requires great concentration. 
D) stress or a traumatic event. 
A) calm, reflective periods. 
B) participation in a group activity. 
C) reading or any activity that requires great concentration. 
D) stress or a traumatic event.

Question 10

Putname et al.(1986)examined 100 cases of dissociative identity disorder,and found that ________ percent of the subjects had experienced significant trauma.

Accepted Answer

A) 25 
B) 53 
C) 97 
D) 100 
A) 25 
B) 53 
C) 97 
D) 100

Question 11

Joe,who suffers from illness anxiety disorder (aka hypochondriasis),comes from a very concerned and loving family that takes his physical complaints quite seriously.Describe three treatment approaches (and their level of effectiveness)that may help Joe get better.

Accepted Answer

Clinical reports indicate that reassuran

Question 12

The defining feature of dissociative identity disorder is that aspects of the individual's personality are

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A) fixated. 
B) completely suppressed. 
C) dissociated. 
D) Dissociative Disorders 
A) fixated. 
B) completely suppressed. 
C) dissociated. 
D) Dissociative Disorders

Question 13

Describe some ways that a person with a conversion disorder might differ from an individual with a biologically caused physical malfunction.

Accepted Answer

Conversion disorders generally have to d

Question 14

Which of the following is NOT an accurate statement regarding conversion disorder symptoms?

Accepted Answer

A) They uniquely belong to Western culture 
B) They are common aspects of some religious/healing rituals 
C) They do not constitute a disorder unless they persist and interfere with an individual's functioning 
D) Some individuals who exhibit them are held in high esteem because they are sometimes are seen as contact with God 
A) They uniquely belong to Western culture 
B) They are common aspects of some religious/healing rituals 
C) They do not constitute a disorder unless they persist and interfere with an individual's functioning 
D) Some individuals who exhibit them are held in high esteem because they are sometimes are seen as contact with God

Question 15

The general treatment plan for dissociative identity disorder patients usually centers on

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A) integration of the personality fragments. 
B) hypnotic regression of the host and each alter. 
C) confrontation of the abuser. 
D) the typical substance abuse treatment model. 
A) integration of the personality fragments. 
B) hypnotic regression of the host and each alter. 
C) confrontation of the abuser. 
D) the typical substance abuse treatment model.

Question 16

In dissociative identity disorder,the "host" personality is usually the one that

Accepted Answer

A) is the most aggressive of the personalities. 
B) asks for treatment and becomes the patient. 
C) earns income for the individual. 
D) is sexually provocative. 
A) is the most aggressive of the personalities. 
B) asks for treatment and becomes the patient. 
C) earns income for the individual. 
D) is sexually provocative.

Question 17

The common aspect of all somatic symptom disorders is a set of

Accepted Answer

A) Irrational beliefs about supernatural influences on one's health. 
B) Irrational judgments of one's own physical attractiveness. 
C) excessive or maladaptive responses to physical symptoms or to associated health concerns. 
D) excessive or maladaptive responses to pain only. 
A) Irrational beliefs about supernatural influences on one's health. 
B) Irrational judgments of one's own physical attractiveness. 
C) excessive or maladaptive responses to physical symptoms or to associated health concerns. 
D) excessive or maladaptive responses to pain only.

Dissociative identity disorder is most commonly found in

The existence of a cross-gendered alter in dissociative identity disorder is

Illness anxiety disorder is present when

Which of the following statements is true about dissociative identity disorder?

While driving alone in her car,Sarah suddenly looks around and,for a moment,can't remember where she is,how she arrived at this point on the road,or even why she is driving her car.Sarah is experiencing

Your textbook authors describe a treatment plan for conversion disorder involving

Of the following,which child would be most likely to develop dissociative identity disorder later in life?

Evidence for the influence of social and cultural factors in conversion disorder includes the fact that conversion disorder

In healthy,well-adjusted individuals,dissociation typically occurs following

Putname et al.(1986)examined 100 cases of dissociative identity disorder,and found that ________ percent of the subjects had experienced significant trauma.

Joe,who suffers from illness anxiety disorder (aka hypochondriasis),comes from a very concerned and loving family that takes his physical complaints quite seriously.Describe three treatment approaches (and their level of effectiveness)that may help Joe get better.

The defining feature of dissociative identity disorder is that aspects of the individual's personality are

Describe some ways that a person with a conversion disorder might differ from an individual with a biologically caused physical malfunction.

Which of the following is NOT an accurate statement regarding conversion disorder symptoms?

The general treatment plan for dissociative identity disorder patients usually centers on

In dissociative identity disorder,the "host" personality is usually the one that

The common aspect of all somatic symptom disorders is a set of

Abnormal Behavior in Historical Context.

An Integrative Approach to Psychopathology.

Clinical Assessment, Diagnosis, and Research in Psychopathology

Anxiety, Trauma- and Stressor-Related, and Obsessive-Compulsive and Related Disorders

Mood Disorders and Suicide

Physical Disorders and Health Psychology

Eating and Sleep Wake Disorders

Sexual Dysfunctions, Paraphilic Disorders, and Gender Dysphoria

Substance-Related, Addictive, and Impulse-Control Disorders

Personality Disorders.

Schizophrenia Spectrum and Other Psychotic Disorders

Neurodevelopmental and Neurocognitive Disorders

Mental Health Services: Legal and Ethical Issues

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Exam 5: Somatic Symptom and Related Disorders and Dissociative Disorders

Dissociative identity disorder is most commonly found in

The existence of a cross-gendered alter in dissociative identity disorder is

Illness anxiety disorder is present when

Which of the following statements is true about dissociative identity disorder?

While driving alone in her car,Sarah suddenly looks around and,for a moment,can't remember where she is,how she arrived at this point on the road,or even why she is driving her car.Sarah is experiencing

Your textbook authors describe a treatment plan for conversion disorder involving

Of the following,which child would be most likely to develop dissociative identity disorder later in life?

Evidence for the influence of social and cultural factors in conversion disorder includes the fact that conversion disorder

In healthy,well-adjusted individuals,dissociation typically occurs following

Putname et al.(1986)examined 100 cases of dissociative identity disorder,and found that ________ percent of the subjects had experienced significant trauma.

Joe,who suffers from illness anxiety disorder (aka hypochondriasis),comes from a very concerned and loving family that takes his physical complaints quite seriously.Describe three treatment approaches (and their level of effectiveness)that may help Joe get better.

The defining feature of dissociative identity disorder is that aspects of the individual's personality are

Describe some ways that a person with a conversion disorder might differ from an individual with a biologically caused physical malfunction.

Which of the following is NOT an accurate statement regarding conversion disorder symptoms?

The general treatment plan for dissociative identity disorder patients usually centers on

In dissociative identity disorder,the "host" personality is usually the one that

The common aspect of all somatic symptom disorders is a set of

Abnormal Behavior in Historical Context.

An Integrative Approach to Psychopathology.

Clinical Assessment, Diagnosis, and Research in Psychopathology

Anxiety, Trauma- and Stressor-Related, and Obsessive-Compulsive and Related Disorders

Mood Disorders and Suicide

Physical Disorders and Health Psychology

Eating and Sleep Wake Disorders

Sexual Dysfunctions, Paraphilic Disorders, and Gender Dysphoria

Substance-Related, Addictive, and Impulse-Control Disorders

Personality Disorders.

Schizophrenia Spectrum and Other Psychotic Disorders

Neurodevelopmental and Neurocognitive Disorders

Mental Health Services: Legal and Ethical Issues

Filters