Question 1

What is the main difference between a dissociative fugue and dissociative amnesia?

Accepted Answer

A)  Fugue involves travel; dissociative amnesia does not necessarily involve travel. 
B)  Fugue states are the result of trauma; dissociative amnesia is the result of guilty feelings. 
C)  Fugue states are associated with anxiety; dissociative amnesia is not. 
D)  Memories return after a fugue state but not after an occurrence of dissociative amnesia.. 
A)  Fugue involves travel; dissociative amnesia does not necessarily involve travel. 
B)  Fugue states are the result of trauma; dissociative amnesia is the result of guilty feelings. 
C)  Fugue states are associated with anxiety; dissociative amnesia is not. 
D)  Memories return after a fugue state but not after an occurrence of dissociative amnesia..

Question 2

Frank complained to his doctor that he had weakness in his legs and difficulty keeping his balance,with the result that he fell frequently.Medical examinations revealed no physical problems.What is this type of conversion symptom called?

Accepted Answer

A)  globus hystericus 
B)  aphasia 
C)  aphonia 
D)  astasia-abasia 
A)  globus hystericus 
B)  aphasia 
C)  aphonia 
D)  astasia-abasia

Question 3

Describe the relationship between post-traumatic stress disorder and dissociative identity disorder.How are the two disorders similar? How are they different?

Accepted Answer

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Question 4

Mary,who is 40,appears to believe she is a 20-year-old woman.Suddenly,however,she starts to speak and behave very differently,and says she no longer thinks of herself as "Mary." Instead,she claims to be Elise,a 10-year-old child.What has Mary most likely just experienced?

Accepted Answer

A)  an alter trance 
B)  a switch 
C)  a conversion reaction 
D)  a host reaction 
A)  an alter trance 
B)  a switch 
C)  a conversion reaction 
D)  a host reaction

Question 5

In 1962,Anna was diagnosed with "hypochondriasis". What disorder would she be diagnosed with today?

Accepted Answer

A)  blood-injection-injury disorder 
B)  somatic health disorder 
C)  illness anxiety disorder 
D)  persistent health delusional disorder 
A)  blood-injection-injury disorder 
B)  somatic health disorder 
C)  illness anxiety disorder 
D)  persistent health delusional disorder

Question 6

Joe just ate six chili-dogs and drank a litre of soda.If Joe had illness anxiety disorder,how would he probably interpret any resulting stomach discomfort?

Accepted Answer

A)  as yet another sign of numerous vague, chronic "infections" that have plagued him for years, which no one seems to be able to properly diagnose 
B)  as a sign that something is probably seriously wrong with his stomach, and he would calmly phone in "sick" to work 
C)  as a sign that something is seriously wrong with his stomach and, feeling very anxious, he would immediately call his doctor 
D)  as a sign that someone is trying to poison him 
A)  as yet another sign of numerous vague, chronic "infections" that have plagued him for years, which no one seems to be able to properly diagnose 
B)  as a sign that something is probably seriously wrong with his stomach, and he would calmly phone in "sick" to work 
C)  as a sign that something is seriously wrong with his stomach and, feeling very anxious, he would immediately call his doctor 
D)  as a sign that someone is trying to poison him

Question 7

Why is it difficult to describe effective treatments for conversion disorder?

Accepted Answer

A)  Extensive research has found drugs work for some patients while cognitive-behavioural therapy works for others. 
B)  Extensive research has found that there are no effective treatments for the disorder. 
C)  Research in the 1970s suggested drug treatments worked; however, recent research suggests that drug treatments do not work. 
D)  There have been very few systematic, controlled studies evaluating treatment. 
A)  Extensive research has found drugs work for some patients while cognitive-behavioural therapy works for others. 
B)  Extensive research has found that there are no effective treatments for the disorder. 
C)  Research in the 1970s suggested drug treatments worked; however, recent research suggests that drug treatments do not work. 
D)  There have been very few systematic, controlled studies evaluating treatment.

Question 8

Cathy claims to have 16 different personalities,each with its own unique traits and memories,living inside her.If her claims are accurate,what condition is she most likely suffering from?

Accepted Answer

A)  dissociative depersonalization 
B)  dissociative identity disorder 
C)  dissociative fugue 
D)  dissociative trance disorder 
A)  dissociative depersonalization 
B)  dissociative identity disorder 
C)  dissociative fugue 
D)  dissociative trance disorder

What is the main difference between a dissociative fugue and dissociative amnesia?

Frank complained to his doctor that he had weakness in his legs and difficulty keeping his balance,with the result that he fell frequently.Medical examinations revealed no physical problems.What is this type of conversion symptom called?

Describe the relationship between post-traumatic stress disorder and dissociative identity disorder.How are the two disorders similar? How are they different?

Mary,who is 40,appears to believe she is a 20-year-old woman.Suddenly,however,she starts to speak and behave very differently,and says she no longer thinks of herself as "Mary." Instead,she claims to be Elise,a 10-year-old child.What has Mary most likely just experienced?

In 1962,Anna was diagnosed with "hypochondriasis". What disorder would she be diagnosed with today?

Joe just ate six chili-dogs and drank a litre of soda.If Joe had illness anxiety disorder,how would he probably interpret any resulting stomach discomfort?

Why is it difficult to describe effective treatments for conversion disorder?

Cathy claims to have 16 different personalities,each with its own unique traits and memories,living inside her.If her claims are accurate,what condition is she most likely suffering from?

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Sexual Dysfunctions,Paraphilic Disorders,and Gender Dysphoria

Substance-Related,Addictive,and Impulse-Control Disorders

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Exam 6: Somatic Symptom and Dissociative Disorders

What is the main difference between a dissociative fugue and dissociative amnesia?

Frank complained to his doctor that he had weakness in his legs and difficulty keeping his balance,with the result that he fell frequently.Medical examinations revealed no physical problems.What is this type of conversion symptom called?

Describe the relationship between post-traumatic stress disorder and dissociative identity disorder.How are the two disorders similar? How are they different?

Mary,who is 40,appears to believe she is a 20-year-old woman.Suddenly,however,she starts to speak and behave very differently,and says she no longer thinks of herself as "Mary." Instead,she claims to be Elise,a 10-year-old child.What has Mary most likely just experienced?

In 1962,Anna was diagnosed with "hypochondriasis". What disorder would she be diagnosed with today?

Joe just ate six chili-dogs and drank a litre of soda.If Joe had illness anxiety disorder,how would he probably interpret any resulting stomach discomfort?

Why is it difficult to describe effective treatments for conversion disorder?

Cathy claims to have 16 different personalities,each with its own unique traits and memories,living inside her.If her claims are accurate,what condition is she most likely suffering from?

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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