Exam 7: Somatic Symptom and Dissociative Disorders

Which of the following is indicative of a dissociative disorders?

Monica complains of chest and head pains, amnesia, nausea, and sexual problems.She goes from doctor to doctor, but none can find a physical cause for her complaints.Stephen suddenly became blind one day shortly after his boss put him under great psychological stress.There is no physiological explanation for his blindness.Monica best illustrates ____, whereas Stephen best illustrates ____.

A psychologist discusses a patient with illness anxiety disorder (hypochondriasis)this way: "She focuses on her health so that she can be protected from the anxiety her underlying conflicts cause.Then, when she is shown attention and sympathy, her dependency needs are met." This psychologist ____.