Question 1

If someone complains of pain when no medical cause can be found,what will their pain be like?

Accepted Answer

A)  The pain can be real even if it goes away with psychological treatment. 
B)  If psychological treatment eliminates the pain, the pain cannot have been real in the first place. 
C)  The pain usually goes away when the person is sleeping, which is a key indication that the pain is not real. 
D)  Unlike true pain, the pain originates from the brain and not the part of the body that feels injured. 
A)  The pain can be real even if it goes away with psychological treatment. 
B)  If psychological treatment eliminates the pain, the pain cannot have been real in the first place. 
C)  The pain usually goes away when the person is sleeping, which is a key indication that the pain is not real. 
D)  Unlike true pain, the pain originates from the brain and not the part of the body that feels injured. A

Question 2

Dr.Banks has chosen a treatment for Amy's illness anxiety disorder based on its proven effectiveness. Which treatment did she most likely select?

Accepted Answer

A)  operant conditioning 
B)  cognitive-behavioural treatment 
C)  emotional restructuring 
D)  psychosurgery 
A)  operant conditioning 
B)  cognitive-behavioural treatment 
C)  emotional restructuring 
D)  psychosurgery B

Question 3

In dissociative identity disorder,who is usually the first personality to seek treatment?

Accepted Answer

A)  the person's original personality 
B)  someone other than the person's original personality 
C)  the most aggressive personality 
D)  the first alter personality to develop 
A)  the person's original personality 
B)  someone other than the person's original personality 
C)  the most aggressive personality 
D)  the first alter personality to develop B

Question 4

How did Freud explain conversion disorder?

Accepted Answer

A)  He argued that people with the disorder had converted unconscious conflicts into defence mechanisms expressed as physical symptoms. 
B)  He argued that people with the disorder experienced real physical illness as a result of internal conflict. 
C)  He argued that people with the disorder experienced physical symptoms as a result of the superego. 
D)  He argued that people with the disorder converted unconscious conflicts into physical symptoms. 
A)  He argued that people with the disorder had converted unconscious conflicts into defence mechanisms expressed as physical symptoms. 
B)  He argued that people with the disorder experienced real physical illness as a result of internal conflict. 
C)  He argued that people with the disorder experienced physical symptoms as a result of the superego. 
D)  He argued that people with the disorder converted unconscious conflicts into physical symptoms.

Question 5

Which two disorders have been historically linked by the term hysteria?

Accepted Answer

A)  conversion disorders with the schizophrenias 
B)  somatoform disorders with their subtypes 
C)  dissociative disorders and somatization disorder 
D)  somatoform disorders and dissociative disorders 
A)  conversion disorders with the schizophrenias 
B)  somatoform disorders with their subtypes 
C)  dissociative disorders and somatization disorder 
D)  somatoform disorders and dissociative disorders

Question 6

Which of the following disorders is most likely to involve self-injury?

Accepted Answer

A)  malingering 
B)  factitious illness disorder 
C)  illness anxiety disorder 
D)  conversion disorder 
A)  malingering 
B)  factitious illness disorder 
C)  illness anxiety disorder 
D)  conversion disorder

Question 7

What is the common aspect of all somatoform disorders?

Accepted Answer

A)  a pathological belief that one's appearance is ugly 
B)  a pathological concern with appearance or functioning of the body 
C)  a pathological concern with the meaning of a physical pain 
D)  a pathological belief that a serious medical condition will cause death 
A)  a pathological belief that one's appearance is ugly 
B)  a pathological concern with appearance or functioning of the body 
C)  a pathological concern with the meaning of a physical pain 
D)  a pathological belief that a serious medical condition will cause death

Question 8

In some ways,for those patients with dissociative identity disorder (DID)and who have suffered horrific childhood abuse,DID can be seen as an adaptive response.Why?

Accepted Answer

A)  The patient receives a great deal of attention for the past abuse he or she suffered. 
B)  Overall, mental health is improved. 
C)  Psychologically, at least, the child can escape an intolerable situation. 
D)  Family problems are identified and acknowledged for the first time. 
A)  The patient receives a great deal of attention for the past abuse he or she suffered. 
B)  Overall, mental health is improved. 
C)  Psychologically, at least, the child can escape an intolerable situation. 
D)  Family problems are identified and acknowledged for the first time.

Question 9

Describe the differences and similarities between depersonalization and derealization.

Accepted Answer

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Question 10

In the Williams (1994)study involving 129 women who had documented cases of sexual abuse as children,what percentage of these women reported having no recollection of the abuse incident?

Accepted Answer

A)  0 percent 
B)  38 percent 
C)  72 percent 
D)  100 percent 
A)  0 percent 
B)  38 percent 
C)  72 percent 
D)  100 percent

Question 11

Sue has dissociative identity disorder.What does she most likely also have?

Accepted Answer

A)  depression 
B)  at least one other psychological disorder 
C)  antisocial personality disorder 
D)  a history of problems with the law 
A)  depression 
B)  at least one other psychological disorder 
C)  antisocial personality disorder 
D)  a history of problems with the law

Question 12

Gisele has somatic symptom disorder.Which of the following MOST likely describes Gisele?

Accepted Answer

A)  she has schizophrenia 
B)  she has illness anxiety disorder 
C)  she is unmarried 
D)  she is wealthy 
A)  she has schizophrenia 
B)  she has illness anxiety disorder 
C)  she is unmarried 
D)  she is wealthy

Question 13

Dr.Arnold follows the sociocognitive explanation of alter personalities in dissociative identity disorder.Which statement would Dr.Arnold most like make about the development of alters?

Accepted Answer

A)  "The creation of alters is directly influenced by dysfunctional patterns of family communication." 
B)  "The creation of alters is the result of hypnotically inserted (false) memories." 
C)  "The creation of alters is the result of social reinforcement by the therapist." 
D)  "The creation of alters are consciously and voluntarily simulated by suggestible individuals." 
A)  "The creation of alters is directly influenced by dysfunctional patterns of family communication." 
B)  "The creation of alters is the result of hypnotically inserted (false) memories." 
C)  "The creation of alters is the result of social reinforcement by the therapist." 
D)  "The creation of alters are consciously and voluntarily simulated by suggestible individuals."

Question 14

Which of the following is NOT a learning experience of those with illness anxiety disorder?

Accepted Answer

A)  being rewarded by parents when expressing bodily concerns 
B)  observing parents express concern about bodily symptoms 
C)  having a relative who is a health care worker 
D)  being instructed that bodily concerns are dangerous 
A)  being rewarded by parents when expressing bodily concerns 
B)  observing parents express concern about bodily symptoms 
C)  having a relative who is a health care worker 
D)  being instructed that bodily concerns are dangerous

Question 15

What is the nature of an alter personality?

Accepted Answer

A)  It is usually distinct from the person's host personality. 
B)  It is usually partially similar to the person's host personality. 
C)  It is usually the opposite of the host personality in every way. 
D)  In some people it is distinct; in other people it is partially similar to the host personality. 
A)  It is usually distinct from the person's host personality. 
B)  It is usually partially similar to the person's host personality. 
C)  It is usually the opposite of the host personality in every way. 
D)  In some people it is distinct; in other people it is partially similar to the host personality.

Question 16

Kelly shows up at an emergency room demanding immediate treatment for bleeding and abdominal cramps.Later,hospital workers find evidence that Kelly injected herself with a blood thinner to cause the bleeding and then she faked the cramps just to gain admission to the hospital.Kelly denies everything and leaves the hospital to find someone who will "treat me properly!" What condition does?Kelly most likely have?

Accepted Answer

A)  illness anxiety disorder 
B)  Munchausen syndrome 
C)  conversion disorder 
D)  somatization disorder 
A)  illness anxiety disorder 
B)  Munchausen syndrome 
C)  conversion disorder 
D)  somatization disorder

Question 17

Vince has been under a lot of stress.One morning he awakens to find he is totally blind.At his physician's office,Vince says he is upset by the loss of his eyesight,but he appears to be totally calm.Which of the following can best explain Vince's lack of emotional reaction?

Accepted Answer

A)  malingering 
B)  la belle indifférence 
C)  emotional compensation 
D)  Munchausen syndrome 
A)  malingering 
B)  la belle indifférence 
C)  emotional compensation 
D)  Munchausen syndrome

Question 18

Rebecca has depersonalization derealization disorder.Which of the following complaints will Rebecca MOST likely report to her doctor?

Accepted Answer

A)  memory loss 
B)  detachment 
C)  an inability to compare their own experience to reality 
D)  hallucinations 
A)  memory loss 
B)  detachment 
C)  an inability to compare their own experience to reality 
D)  hallucinations

Question 19

Gail tells Bill that she has experienced dissociation before and goes on to describe it in detail.What sorts of experiences did Gail likely describe to Bill?

Accepted Answer

A)  numbness in her hands 
B)  extreme withdrawal from the external world 
C)  experiencing gross misrepresentations of external reality 
D)  feeling detached from herself and her surroundings 
A)  numbness in her hands 
B)  extreme withdrawal from the external world 
C)  experiencing gross misrepresentations of external reality 
D)  feeling detached from herself and her surroundings

Question 20

What is the main reason that dissociative identity disorder (DID)patients tend to have many additional psychological disorders?

Accepted Answer

A)  The more personalities associated with the DID, the more additional disorders will develop. 
B)  Most DID patients abuse drugs and alcohol, which leads to other disorders. 
C)  Most have suffered horrible child abuse, which leads to many problems in later life. 
D)  They appear to have an extreme genetic vulnerability to psychopathology. 
A)  The more personalities associated with the DID, the more additional disorders will develop. 
B)  Most DID patients abuse drugs and alcohol, which leads to other disorders. 
C)  Most have suffered horrible child abuse, which leads to many problems in later life. 
D)  They appear to have an extreme genetic vulnerability to psychopathology.

If someone complains of pain when no medical cause can be found,what will their pain be like?

Dr.Banks has chosen a treatment for Amy's illness anxiety disorder based on its proven effectiveness. Which treatment did she most likely select?

In dissociative identity disorder,who is usually the first personality to seek treatment?

How did Freud explain conversion disorder?

Which two disorders have been historically linked by the term hysteria?

Which of the following disorders is most likely to involve self-injury?

What is the common aspect of all somatoform disorders?

In some ways,for those patients with dissociative identity disorder (DID)and who have suffered horrific childhood abuse,DID can be seen as an adaptive response.Why?

Describe the differences and similarities between depersonalization and derealization.

In the Williams (1994)study involving 129 women who had documented cases of sexual abuse as children,what percentage of these women reported having no recollection of the abuse incident?

Sue has dissociative identity disorder.What does she most likely also have?

Gisele has somatic symptom disorder.Which of the following MOST likely describes Gisele?

Dr.Arnold follows the sociocognitive explanation of alter personalities in dissociative identity disorder.Which statement would Dr.Arnold most like make about the development of alters?

Which of the following is NOT a learning experience of those with illness anxiety disorder?

What is the nature of an alter personality?

Vince has been under a lot of stress.One morning he awakens to find he is totally blind.At his physician's office,Vince says he is upset by the loss of his eyesight,but he appears to be totally calm.Which of the following can best explain Vince's lack of emotional reaction?

Rebecca has depersonalization derealization disorder.Which of the following complaints will Rebecca MOST likely report to her doctor?

Gail tells Bill that she has experienced dissociation before and goes on to describe it in detail.What sorts of experiences did Gail likely describe to Bill?

What is the main reason that dissociative identity disorder (DID)patients tend to have many additional psychological disorders?

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Exam 6: Somatic Symptom and Dissociative Disorders

If someone complains of pain when no medical cause can be found,what will their pain be like?

Dr.Banks has chosen a treatment for Amy's illness anxiety disorder based on its proven effectiveness. Which treatment did she most likely select?

In dissociative identity disorder,who is usually the first personality to seek treatment?

How did Freud explain conversion disorder?

Which two disorders have been historically linked by the term hysteria?

Which of the following disorders is most likely to involve self-injury?

What is the common aspect of all somatoform disorders?

In some ways,for those patients with dissociative identity disorder (DID)and who have suffered horrific childhood abuse,DID can be seen as an adaptive response.Why?

Describe the differences and similarities between depersonalization and derealization.

In the Williams (1994)study involving 129 women who had documented cases of sexual abuse as children,what percentage of these women reported having no recollection of the abuse incident?

Sue has dissociative identity disorder.What does she most likely also have?

Gisele has somatic symptom disorder.Which of the following MOST likely describes Gisele?

Dr.Arnold follows the sociocognitive explanation of alter personalities in dissociative identity disorder.Which statement would Dr.Arnold most like make about the development of alters?

Which of the following is NOT a learning experience of those with illness anxiety disorder?

What is the nature of an alter personality?

Vince has been under a lot of stress.One morning he awakens to find he is totally blind.At his physician's office,Vince says he is upset by the loss of his eyesight,but he appears to be totally calm.Which of the following can best explain Vince's lack of emotional reaction?

Rebecca has depersonalization derealization disorder.Which of the following complaints will Rebecca MOST likely report to her doctor?

Gail tells Bill that she has experienced dissociation before and goes on to describe it in detail.What sorts of experiences did Gail likely describe to Bill?

What is the main reason that dissociative identity disorder (DID)patients tend to have many additional psychological disorders?

Abnormal Behaviour in Historical Context

An Integrative Approach to Psychopathology

Clinical Assessment and Diagnosis

Research Methods

Anxiety,Trauma-Related,and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorders

Mood Disorders and Suicide

Eating and Sleep-Wake Disorders

Physical Disorders and Health Psychology

Sexual Dysfunctions,Paraphilic Disorders,and Gender Dysphoria

Substance-Related,Addictive,and Impulse-Control Disorders

Personality Disorders

Schizophrenia Spectrum and Other Psychotic Disorders

Neurodevelopmental Disorders

Neurocognitive Disorders

Mental Health Services: Legal and Ethical Issues

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