Question 1

According to fMRI research, stimulating a numb hand or foot in a patient with conversion disorder results in:

Accepted Answer

A) Activation of pre-frontal regions 
B) Release of cortisol 
C) Activation of the hand or foot which is not numb 
D) Failure to activate the somatosensory region 
A) Activation of pre-frontal regions 
B) Release of cortisol 
C) Activation of the hand or foot which is not numb 
D) Failure to activate the somatosensory region

Question 2

Ken Bianchi's attempt to fake a multiple personality:

Accepted Answer

A) Was successful and he was deemed not guilty by reason of insanity 
B) Was unsuccessful and he was found guilty of murder 
C) Was partially successful in that he was convicted of the lesser charge of manslaughter 
D) None of the above; the multiple personality was not faked by Bianchi 
A) Was successful and he was deemed not guilty by reason of insanity 
B) Was unsuccessful and he was found guilty of murder 
C) Was partially successful in that he was convicted of the lesser charge of manslaughter 
D) None of the above; the multiple personality was not faked by Bianchi

Question 3

"The finding that conversion disorder is currently more common in Libya than in England means that cultures with increased medical sophistication are less likely to have somatoform disorders." What is a flaw in this argument?

Accepted Answer

A) Conversion disorder was actually more common in 19th century England. 
B) Different rates in different countries may be caused by variations in diagnostic practices. 
C) Conversion disorder is fundamentally different from the somatoform disorders. 
D) Somatoform disorders are highly culturally dependent, accounting for different rates in different cultures. 
A) Conversion disorder was actually more common in 19th century England. 
B) Different rates in different countries may be caused by variations in diagnostic practices. 
C) Conversion disorder is fundamentally different from the somatoform disorders. 
D) Somatoform disorders are highly culturally dependent, accounting for different rates in different cultures.

Question 4

Which of the following best illustrates hypochondriasis?

Accepted Answer

A) An ulcer caused by stress 
B) Persistent unsubstantiated fear of having cancer 
C) Obsessions with an imagined physical defect, such as facial wrinkles 
D) Recurring pain with no physical basis 
A) An ulcer caused by stress 
B) Persistent unsubstantiated fear of having cancer 
C) Obsessions with an imagined physical defect, such as facial wrinkles 
D) Recurring pain with no physical basis

Question 5

What is the controversy surrounding repressed memories? Explain the importance of this controversy in the diagnosis of dissociative identity disorder.

Accepted Answer

The controversy surrounding repressed me

Question 6

If it is fairly common for people to have dissociative experiences, why do so few people develop dissociative disorders?

Accepted Answer

Dissociative experiences can range from

Question 7

Consciousness is usually a unified experience. When it is disrupted, what is the result?

Accepted Answer

A) Hysteria 
B) Conversion disorder 
C) Dissociative disorders 
D) Memory loss 
A) Hysteria 
B) Conversion disorder 
C) Dissociative disorders 
D) Memory loss

Question 8

McNally and his colleagues (2005)conducted research on adults who reported memories of childhood sexual abuse (CSA). The purpose of this study was to identify:

Accepted Answer

A) Dissociative symptoms 
B) Recovered memories 
C) Validity of CSA memories 
D) Dissociative coping styles 
A) Dissociative symptoms 
B) Recovered memories 
C) Validity of CSA memories 
D) Dissociative coping styles

Question 9

Louise arrived at the emergency room complaining of severe stomach pain. After careful evaluation, it became clear that Louise had purposely given herself food poisoning. She would most likely:

Accepted Answer

A) Be malingering 
B) Have somatization disorder 
C) Have la belle indifference 
D) Have factitious disorder 
A) Be malingering 
B) Have somatization disorder 
C) Have la belle indifference 
D) Have factitious disorder

Question 10

Psychoanalytic therapy tends to be the treatment of choice for dissociative disorder.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Amanda was brought to the emergency room after she was found wandering around campus. She appeared disheveled and had no identification with her. She did have keys to a residence hall, but when asked what room she lived in, she replied that she had no idea where she was. What is Amanda's most likely diagnosis?

Accepted Answer

A) Acute alcohol intoxication 
B) Acute stress disorder 
C) Dissociative amnesia 
D) Depersonalization/derealization disorder 
A) Acute alcohol intoxication 
B) Acute stress disorder 
C) Dissociative amnesia 
D) Depersonalization/derealization disorder

Question 12

If you have a relative with a somatic symptom disorder, that relative will most likely consult a __________ to the exclusion of a ___________.

Accepted Answer

A) psychologist; physician 
B) psychiatrist; psychologist 
C) psychoanalyst; psychiatrist 
D) physician; psychologist 
A) psychologist; physician 
B) psychiatrist; psychologist 
C) psychoanalyst; psychiatrist 
D) physician; psychologist

Question 13

People with hypochondriasis, somatization disorder, and malingering will frequently go to their physician for diagnosis and treatment. Explain how a physician can differentiate between the disorders (i.e., describe each disorder)and how to treat each one?

Accepted Answer

Hypochondriasis, somatization disorder,

Question 14

Research on role-playing indicates that people asked to role play a dissociative disorder are able to spontaneously exhibit:

Accepted Answer

A) A sense of time loss 
B) Depersonalization 
C) Auditory hallucinations 
D) A second personality 
A) A sense of time loss 
B) Depersonalization 
C) Auditory hallucinations 
D) A second personality

Question 15

Most approaches to treating dissociative disorders include elements of:

Accepted Answer

A) Psychoanalytic techniques. 
B) Behavioural techniques. 
C) Cognitive approaches. 
D) All of the above. 
A) Psychoanalytic techniques. 
B) Behavioural techniques. 
C) Cognitive approaches. 
D) All of the above.

Question 16

While complete integration of personalities is the main goal of treatment for DID,

Accepted Answer

A) it is almost always impossible. 
B) sometimes "conflict-free collaboration" is the most achievable goal. 
C) it can rarely be achieved. 
D) one alter usually refuses to participate. 
A) it is almost always impossible. 
B) sometimes "conflict-free collaboration" is the most achievable goal. 
C) it can rarely be achieved. 
D) one alter usually refuses to participate.

Question 17

Hypnosis is not recommended for treatment of dissociative identity disorder.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Hilda is being treated for dissociative identity disorder. It is most likely that as part of treatment she will:

Accepted Answer

A) Receive relaxation training 
B) Be hypnotized 
C) Have biofeedback 
D) Receive high dose antipsychotic medication 
A) Receive relaxation training 
B) Be hypnotized 
C) Have biofeedback 
D) Receive high dose antipsychotic medication

Question 19

Clinical case reports of five pre-teen Amish girls described common symptoms of motor deficits and severe weight loss. Organic and environmental factors were ruled out. The likely diagnosis was:

Accepted Answer

A) Hypochondriasis 
B) Body dysmorphic disorder 
C) Anorexia nervosa 
D) Conversion disorder 
A) Hypochondriasis 
B) Body dysmorphic disorder 
C) Anorexia nervosa 
D) Conversion disorder

Question 20

Some cases of dissociative identity disorder may be due to a client having:

Accepted Answer

A) An ulterior motive 
B) A seizure disorder 
C) An overdeveloped superego 
D) A rich fantasy life 
A) An ulterior motive 
B) A seizure disorder 
C) An overdeveloped superego 
D) A rich fantasy life

According to fMRI research, stimulating a numb hand or foot in a patient with conversion disorder results in:

Ken Bianchi's attempt to fake a multiple personality:

"The finding that conversion disorder is currently more common in Libya than in England means that cultures with increased medical sophistication are less likely to have somatoform disorders." What is a flaw in this argument?

Which of the following best illustrates hypochondriasis?

What is the controversy surrounding repressed memories? Explain the importance of this controversy in the diagnosis of dissociative identity disorder.

If it is fairly common for people to have dissociative experiences, why do so few people develop dissociative disorders?

Consciousness is usually a unified experience. When it is disrupted, what is the result?

McNally and his colleagues (2005)conducted research on adults who reported memories of childhood sexual abuse (CSA). The purpose of this study was to identify:

Louise arrived at the emergency room complaining of severe stomach pain. After careful evaluation, it became clear that Louise had purposely given herself food poisoning. She would most likely:

Psychoanalytic therapy tends to be the treatment of choice for dissociative disorder.

If you have a relative with a somatic symptom disorder, that relative will most likely consult a to the exclusion of a _.

People with hypochondriasis, somatization disorder, and malingering will frequently go to their physician for diagnosis and treatment. Explain how a physician can differentiate between the disorders (i.e., describe each disorder)and how to treat each one?

Research on role-playing indicates that people asked to role play a dissociative disorder are able to spontaneously exhibit:

Most approaches to treating dissociative disorders include elements of:

While complete integration of personalities is the main goal of treatment for DID,

Hypnosis is not recommended for treatment of dissociative identity disorder.

Hilda is being treated for dissociative identity disorder. It is most likely that as part of treatment she will:

Clinical case reports of five pre-teen Amish girls described common symptoms of motor deficits and severe weight loss. Organic and environmental factors were ruled out. The likely diagnosis was:

Some cases of dissociative identity disorder may be due to a client having:

Introduction: Definitional and Historical Considerations, and Canadas Mental Health

Current Paradigms and Integrative Approaches

Clinical Assessment, Classification, and Diagnosis

Research Methods in the Study of Abnormal Behaviour

Anxiety Disorders

Obsessive-Compulsive and Related Disorders

Mood Disorders and Suicide

Stress-Related Disorders and Health Psychology

Eating Disorders

Schizophrenia

Substance-Related Disorders

Personality Disorders

Sexual Disorders and Gender Dysphoria

Disorders of Childhood

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Exam 7: Somatic Symptom Disorders and Dissociative Disorders

According to fMRI research, stimulating a numb hand or foot in a patient with conversion disorder results in:

Ken Bianchi's attempt to fake a multiple personality:

"The finding that conversion disorder is currently more common in Libya than in England means that cultures with increased medical sophistication are less likely to have somatoform disorders." What is a flaw in this argument?

Which of the following best illustrates hypochondriasis?

What is the controversy surrounding repressed memories? Explain the importance of this controversy in the diagnosis of dissociative identity disorder.

If it is fairly common for people to have dissociative experiences, why do so few people develop dissociative disorders?

Consciousness is usually a unified experience. When it is disrupted, what is the result?

McNally and his colleagues (2005)conducted research on adults who reported memories of childhood sexual abuse (CSA). The purpose of this study was to identify:

Louise arrived at the emergency room complaining of severe stomach pain. After careful evaluation, it became clear that Louise had purposely given herself food poisoning. She would most likely:

Psychoanalytic therapy tends to be the treatment of choice for dissociative disorder.

If you have a relative with a somatic symptom disorder, that relative will most likely consult a __________ to the exclusion of a ___________.

People with hypochondriasis, somatization disorder, and malingering will frequently go to their physician for diagnosis and treatment. Explain how a physician can differentiate between the disorders (i.e., describe each disorder)and how to treat each one?

Research on role-playing indicates that people asked to role play a dissociative disorder are able to spontaneously exhibit:

Most approaches to treating dissociative disorders include elements of:

While complete integration of personalities is the main goal of treatment for DID,

Hypnosis is not recommended for treatment of dissociative identity disorder.

Hilda is being treated for dissociative identity disorder. It is most likely that as part of treatment she will:

Clinical case reports of five pre-teen Amish girls described common symptoms of motor deficits and severe weight loss. Organic and environmental factors were ruled out. The likely diagnosis was:

Some cases of dissociative identity disorder may be due to a client having:

Introduction: Definitional and Historical Considerations, and Canadas Mental Health

Current Paradigms and Integrative Approaches

Clinical Assessment, Classification, and Diagnosis

Research Methods in the Study of Abnormal Behaviour

Anxiety Disorders

Obsessive-Compulsive and Related Disorders

Mood Disorders and Suicide

Stress-Related Disorders and Health Psychology

Eating Disorders

Schizophrenia

Substance-Related Disorders

Personality Disorders

Sexual Disorders and Gender Dysphoria

Disorders of Childhood

Aging and Psychological Disorders

Outcomes and Issues in Psychological Intervention

Legal and Ethical Issues

Filters

If you have a relative with a somatic symptom disorder, that relative will most likely consult a to the exclusion of a _.