Question 1

In the proposed revision of DSM-5, dissociative fugue

Accepted Answer

A)  will be unchanged in its classification and criteria. 
B)  will be included as a subtype of dissociative identity disorder. 
C)  will be grouped together with the Delerium, Dementia and Amnestic Disorders. 
D)  will be included as a subtype of dissociative amnesia. 
E)  will have its criteria revised to exclude culturally normative absences / departures. 
A)  will be unchanged in its classification and criteria. 
B)  will be included as a subtype of dissociative identity disorder. 
C)  will be grouped together with the Delerium, Dementia and Amnestic Disorders. 
D)  will be included as a subtype of dissociative amnesia. 
E)  will have its criteria revised to exclude culturally normative absences / departures. D

Question 2

Which of the following represents an overconcern about serious disease?

Accepted Answer

A)  malingering 
B)  hypochondriasis 
C)  conversion disorder 
D)  factitious disorder 
E)  pain disorder 
A)  malingering 
B)  hypochondriasis 
C)  conversion disorder 
D)  factitious disorder 
E)  pain disorder B

Question 3

Wendy feels as though she is outside of her body, observing her own behaviour. This experience is a symptom of

Accepted Answer

A)  dissociative fugue. 
B)  dissociative identity disorder. 
C)  dissociative amnesia. 
D)  repressed memory. 
E)  derealization. 
A)  dissociative fugue. 
B)  dissociative identity disorder. 
C)  dissociative amnesia. 
D)  repressed memory. 
E)  derealization. E

Question 4

Leanne experiences the sudden feeling of being detached from herself. The term best suited to describe her experience is

Accepted Answer

A)  depersonalization. 
B)  dissociative identity disorder. 
C)  dissociative fugue. 
D)  dissociative amnesia. 
E)  repression. 
A)  depersonalization. 
B)  dissociative identity disorder. 
C)  dissociative fugue. 
D)  dissociative amnesia. 
E)  repression.

Question 5

Identify and describe the major characteristics of four types of dissociative disorders.

Accepted Answer

Dissociative amnesia: Inability to recal

Question 6

Patients with conversion disorder tend to be quite anxious about their symptoms.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Research on dissociative identity disorder suggests that over __________ percent of patients report severe childhood physical and/or sexual abuse.

Accepted Answer

A)  75 
B)  90 
C)  50 
D)  10 
E)  25 
A)  75 
B)  90 
C)  50 
D)  10 
E)  25

Question 8

Current treatments for somatoform disorders focus on

Accepted Answer

A)  integrating the various personalities into a single personality. 
B)  finding the most appropriate pharmacological intervention for the particular individual. 
C)  helping individuals acquire insight into the origins of their difficulties. 
D)  the use of hypnosis to help individuals uncover forgotten memories of traumatic events that may be at the root of many of these disorders. 
E)  affective, cognitive, or social processes that maintain these disorders. 
A)  integrating the various personalities into a single personality. 
B)  finding the most appropriate pharmacological intervention for the particular individual. 
C)  helping individuals acquire insight into the origins of their difficulties. 
D)  the use of hypnosis to help individuals uncover forgotten memories of traumatic events that may be at the root of many of these disorders. 
E)  affective, cognitive, or social processes that maintain these disorders.

Question 9

There is some similarity between hypochondriasis and ________.

Accepted Answer

A)  panic disorder 
B)  conversion disorder 
C)  depression 
D)  psychogenic pain 
E)  dissociative amnesia 
A)  panic disorder 
B)  conversion disorder 
C)  depression 
D)  psychogenic pain 
E)  dissociative amnesia

Question 10

In the proposed revision of DSM-5, dissociative amnesia will

Accepted Answer

A)  remain unchanged in terms of classification and criteria. 
B)  will be included as a subtype of dissociative identity disorder. 
C)  will be grouped together with the Delerium, Dementia and Amnestic Disorders. 
D)  will be included as a subtype of depersonalization disorder. 
E)  will have its criteria revised to rule out amnesia secondary to a medical condition. 
A)  remain unchanged in terms of classification and criteria. 
B)  will be included as a subtype of dissociative identity disorder. 
C)  will be grouped together with the Delerium, Dementia and Amnestic Disorders. 
D)  will be included as a subtype of depersonalization disorder. 
E)  will have its criteria revised to rule out amnesia secondary to a medical condition.

Question 11

What is the defining symptom of dissociative disorders? What were dissociative disorders categorized as in earlier editions of the DSM? What specific dissociative disorder has changed names recently?

Accepted Answer

The defining symptom of dissociative dis

Question 12

List and BRIEFLY discuss the defining features of any 3 somatoform disorders from the DSM-IV.

Accepted Answer

Somatization Disorder: Multiple symptoms

Question 13

Canadian psychologist Nick Spanos was an articulate supporter of the diagnosis of dissociative identity disorder.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

The term la belle indifference refers to

Accepted Answer

A)  the lack of worry patients with conversion disorder display about their symptoms. 
B)  the lack of awareness of each other displayed by each of the alters in patients suffering from dissociative identity disorder. 
C)  the attitude displayed by people accused of malingering. 
D)  the lack of awareness of their condition displayed by patients suffering from dissociative fugue. 
E)  the lack of concern doctors show for patients suffering from conversion disorder. 
A)  the lack of worry patients with conversion disorder display about their symptoms. 
B)  the lack of awareness of each other displayed by each of the alters in patients suffering from dissociative identity disorder. 
C)  the attitude displayed by people accused of malingering. 
D)  the lack of awareness of their condition displayed by patients suffering from dissociative fugue. 
E)  the lack of concern doctors show for patients suffering from conversion disorder.

Question 15

With regard to brain correlates of depersonalization disorder, the textbook cites research that suggests ______________ play(s) a role.

Accepted Answer

A)  perceptual pathways 
B)  temporal lobe epilepsy 
C)  circuits involved in awareness and working memory 
D)  processing functions 
E)  circuits responsible for adaptive integration of emotional learning with decision-making 
A)  perceptual pathways 
B)  temporal lobe epilepsy 
C)  circuits involved in awareness and working memory 
D)  processing functions 
E)  circuits responsible for adaptive integration of emotional learning with decision-making

Question 16

Which of the following is NOT one of the steps that is usually followed in the treatment of dissociative identity disorder?

Accepted Answer

A)  discussing emotionally charges memories of past trauma 
B)  helping patients develop new coping skills 
C)  integrating the various personalities 
D)  using hypnosis to assist the patient in role playing the various alters 
E)  the establishment of trust through a careful discussion of the risks and benefits of therapy 
A)  discussing emotionally charges memories of past trauma 
B)  helping patients develop new coping skills 
C)  integrating the various personalities 
D)  using hypnosis to assist the patient in role playing the various alters 
E)  the establishment of trust through a careful discussion of the risks and benefits of therapy

Question 17

Approximately _____ percent of the general population have some type of dissociative disorder whereas _____ percent of psychiatric patients do.

Accepted Answer

A)  0.5% ; 1.5 to 3% 
B)  1.5% ; 3 to 6% 
C)  3% ; 5 to 11% 
D)  6% ; 10 to 16% 
E)  9.1%; 15 to 21 % 
A)  0.5% ; 1.5 to 3% 
B)  1.5% ; 3 to 6% 
C)  3% ; 5 to 11% 
D)  6% ; 10 to 16% 
E)  9.1%; 15 to 21 %

Question 18

Dissociative symptoms and disorders are common among psychiatry patients and often co-occur with depression, anxiety and personality disorders.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Dissociative fugue will likely become a subtype of dissociative amnesia in DSM-5.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Feelings of depersonalization are a rare experience.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

In the proposed revision of DSM-5, dissociative fugue

Which of the following represents an overconcern about serious disease?

Wendy feels as though she is outside of her body, observing her own behaviour. This experience is a symptom of

Leanne experiences the sudden feeling of being detached from herself. The term best suited to describe her experience is

Identify and describe the major characteristics of four types of dissociative disorders.

Patients with conversion disorder tend to be quite anxious about their symptoms.

Research on dissociative identity disorder suggests that over __________ percent of patients report severe childhood physical and/or sexual abuse.

Current treatments for somatoform disorders focus on

There is some similarity between hypochondriasis and ________.

In the proposed revision of DSM-5, dissociative amnesia will

What is the defining symptom of dissociative disorders? What were dissociative disorders categorized as in earlier editions of the DSM? What specific dissociative disorder has changed names recently?

List and BRIEFLY discuss the defining features of any 3 somatoform disorders from the DSM-IV.

Canadian psychologist Nick Spanos was an articulate supporter of the diagnosis of dissociative identity disorder.

The term la belle indifference refers to

With regard to brain correlates of depersonalization disorder, the textbook cites research that suggests ______________ play(s) a role.

Which of the following is NOT one of the steps that is usually followed in the treatment of dissociative identity disorder?

Approximately _ percent of the general population have some type of dissociative disorder whereas _ percent of psychiatric patients do.

Dissociative symptoms and disorders are common among psychiatry patients and often co-occur with depression, anxiety and personality disorders.

Dissociative fugue will likely become a subtype of dissociative amnesia in DSM-5.

Feelings of depersonalization are a rare experience.

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Exam 6: Dissociative and Somatic Symptom and Related Disorders

In the proposed revision of DSM-5, dissociative fugue

Which of the following represents an overconcern about serious disease?

Wendy feels as though she is outside of her body, observing her own behaviour. This experience is a symptom of

Leanne experiences the sudden feeling of being detached from herself. The term best suited to describe her experience is

Identify and describe the major characteristics of four types of dissociative disorders.

Patients with conversion disorder tend to be quite anxious about their symptoms.

Research on dissociative identity disorder suggests that over __________ percent of patients report severe childhood physical and/or sexual abuse.

Current treatments for somatoform disorders focus on

There is some similarity between hypochondriasis and ________.

In the proposed revision of DSM-5, dissociative amnesia will

What is the defining symptom of dissociative disorders? What were dissociative disorders categorized as in earlier editions of the DSM? What specific dissociative disorder has changed names recently?

List and BRIEFLY discuss the defining features of any 3 somatoform disorders from the DSM-IV.

Canadian psychologist Nick Spanos was an articulate supporter of the diagnosis of dissociative identity disorder.

The term la belle indifference refers to

With regard to brain correlates of depersonalization disorder, the textbook cites research that suggests ______________ play(s) a role.

Which of the following is NOT one of the steps that is usually followed in the treatment of dissociative identity disorder?

Approximately _____ percent of the general population have some type of dissociative disorder whereas _____ percent of psychiatric patients do.

Dissociative symptoms and disorders are common among psychiatry patients and often co-occur with depression, anxiety and personality disorders.

Dissociative fugue will likely become a subtype of dissociative amnesia in DSM-5.

Feelings of depersonalization are a rare experience.

Concepts of Abnormality Throughout History

Theoretical Perspectives on Abnormal Behaviour

Classification and Diagnosis

Psychological Assessment and Research Methods

Anxiety and Related Disorders

Psychological Factors Affecting Medical Conditions

Mood Disorders and Suicide

Schizophrenia

Eating Disorders

Substance-Related Disorders

The Personality Disorders

Sexual and Gender Identity Disorders

Developmental Disorders

Behaviour and Emotional Disorders of Childhood and Adolescence

Mental Disorders and Aging

Therapies

Prevention and Mental Health Promotion in the Community

Mental Disorder and the Law

Filters

Approximately _ percent of the general population have some type of dissociative disorder whereas _ percent of psychiatric patients do.