Question 1

To receive a diagnosis of depersonalization/derealization disorder, the person must:

Accepted Answer

A)  have frequent and distressing episodes of detachment from self or surroundings that disrupt functioning. 
B)  have been under the influence of an illicit drug or be chronically sleep deprived. 
C)  have alternating personalities trying to gain control. 
D)  have been exposed to a traumatic event such as sexual assault. 
A)  have frequent and distressing episodes of detachment from self or surroundings that disrupt functioning. 
B)  have been under the influence of an illicit drug or be chronically sleep deprived. 
C)  have alternating personalities trying to gain control. 
D)  have been exposed to a traumatic event such as sexual assault.

Question 2

Dissociative symptoms may be part of the syndrome of _____, a culturally accepted reaction to stress among Latinos.

Accepted Answer

A)  ataque de nervios 
B)  mal de ojo 
C)  susto 
D)  amok 
A)  ataque de nervios 
B)  mal de ojo 
C)  susto 
D)  amok

Question 3

When a woman believes she is pregnant, but physical examination and laboratory tests show negative results, this syndrome is called _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  pseudocyesis 
B)  misconception syndrome 
C)  pseudo expectancy 
D)  miscarriage 
A)  pseudocyesis 
B)  misconception syndrome 
C)  pseudo expectancy 
D)  miscarriage

Question 4

What is somatic symptom disorder? How is it different from illness anxiety disorders, factitious disorders imposed on self, factitious disorders imposed on another, and conversion disorders (functional neurological symptom disorders)?

Accepted Answer

Key terms and concepts that may be inclu

Question 5

Candice faked her symptoms to gain medical attention. She exaggerated her symptoms to the point that exploratory surgery was conducted. Candice most likely has a _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  factitious disorder imposed on another 
B)  factitious disorder imposed on self 
C)  somatic symptom disorder 
D)  psychosomatic disorder 
A)  factitious disorder imposed on another 
B)  factitious disorder imposed on self 
C)  somatic symptom disorder 
D)  psychosomatic disorder

Question 6

What are some of the issues in diagnosing dissociative identity disorder (DID)? What are some of the reasons for cross-national differences in the diagnosis rates of DID?

Accepted Answer

Key terms and concepts that may be inclu

Question 7

Karen had a hiking accident that resulted in head trauma. She now has difficulty remembering new information. Karen's amnesia would be categorized as _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  anterograde 
B)  infantile 
C)  psychogenic 
D)  retrograde 
A)  anterograde 
B)  infantile 
C)  psychogenic 
D)  retrograde

Question 8

According to Freud's explanation of the conversion disorder (functional neurological symptom disorder), which of the following best describes secondary gain?

Accepted Answer

A)  The reduction in anxiety as a result of repressed emotions being released physically 
B)  The attention and sympathy received as a result of the symptom complaints 
C)  The lack of concern or distress in the wake of a traumatic event 
D)  The hysteria that comes with the repression of agonizing memories 
A)  The reduction in anxiety as a result of repressed emotions being released physically 
B)  The attention and sympathy received as a result of the symptom complaints 
C)  The lack of concern or distress in the wake of a traumatic event 
D)  The hysteria that comes with the repression of agonizing memories

Question 9

Which of the following statements is true of psychogenic amnesia?

Accepted Answer

A)  It often involves anterograde amnesia. 
B)  It typically involves the inability to remember new information. 
C)  It involves a generalized loss of memory for the past. 
D)  It involves memory loss that is limited to personal information. 
A)  It often involves anterograde amnesia. 
B)  It typically involves the inability to remember new information. 
C)  It involves a generalized loss of memory for the past. 
D)  It involves memory loss that is limited to personal information.

Question 10

Family studies suggest that somatic symptom disorders run primarily among _____ relatives, and _____ relatives have higher rates of alcoholism.

Accepted Answer

A)  female; female 
B)  female; male 
C)  male; male 
D)  male; female 
A)  female; female 
B)  female; male 
C)  male; male 
D)  male; female

Question 11

Conversion disorder (functional neurological symptom disorder) is usually characterized by:

Accepted Answer

A)  sensory and motor deficits. 
B)  loss of memory. 
C)  pain in different areas of the body. 
D)  multiple personalities. 
A)  sensory and motor deficits. 
B)  loss of memory. 
C)  pain in different areas of the body. 
D)  multiple personalities.

Question 12

Briefly discuss the differences between psychogenic and organic amnesia.

Accepted Answer

Key terms and concepts that may be inclu

Question 13

Memories formed before the age of _____ tend to be sketchy.

Accepted Answer

A)  3 
B)  5 
C)  7 
D)  10 
A)  3 
B)  5 
C)  7 
D)  10

Question 14

Which of the following statements is true of conversion disorder (functional neurological symptom disorder)?

Accepted Answer

A)  The conversion symptom develops after a trauma or psychological stressor. 
B)  Conversion disorder is quite common, with a high lifetime prevalence rate. 
C)  Loss of bodily functioning in conversion disorder is due to subconscious processes. 
D)  Conversion disorder typically involves multiple symptoms during a single episode of conversion. 
A)  The conversion symptom develops after a trauma or psychological stressor. 
B)  Conversion disorder is quite common, with a high lifetime prevalence rate. 
C)  Loss of bodily functioning in conversion disorder is due to subconscious processes. 
D)  Conversion disorder typically involves multiple symptoms during a single episode of conversion.

Question 15

Freud and his contemporaries viewed conversion symptoms as the result of:

Accepted Answer

A)  the unconscious state of mind attempting to control the conscious state of mind. 
B)  the id trying to surpass the functioning of the ego and super ego. 
C)  the transfer of psychic energy attached to repressed emotions or memories to physical symptoms. 
D)  the displacement of unconscious anxiety onto a neutral or symbolic object. 
A)  the unconscious state of mind attempting to control the conscious state of mind. 
B)  the id trying to surpass the functioning of the ego and super ego. 
C)  the transfer of psychic energy attached to repressed emotions or memories to physical symptoms. 
D)  the displacement of unconscious anxiety onto a neutral or symbolic object.

Question 16

Marsha has dementia. It is becoming increasingly difficulty for her to remember her past. Sometimes she forgets her children's names. Marsha's amnesia would be categorized as _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  anterograde 
B)  infantile 
C)  factitious 
D)  retrograde 
A)  anterograde 
B)  infantile 
C)  factitious 
D)  retrograde

Question 17

Which of the following statements is true of conversion disorder (functional neurological symptom disorder)?

Accepted Answer

A)  Research studies have shown that people with conversion symptoms are not hypnotizable. 
B)  The symptoms of conversion disorder are usually clear-cut, and, hence, there is little room for misdiagnosis. 
C)  Impaired connectivity between sensory or motor areas of the brain is likely to cause conversion disorder. 
D)  Physiological tests often give definitive proof that a person's symptoms do not have physical causes. 
A)  Research studies have shown that people with conversion symptoms are not hypnotizable. 
B)  The symptoms of conversion disorder are usually clear-cut, and, hence, there is little room for misdiagnosis. 
C)  Impaired connectivity between sensory or motor areas of the brain is likely to cause conversion disorder. 
D)  Physiological tests often give definitive proof that a person's symptoms do not have physical causes.

Question 18

The active mode in Hilgard's study referred to:

Accepted Answer

A)  the unconscious state of mind that creates pleasant memories. 
B)  the conscious state of mind that registers and stores information without being aware that the information has been processed. 
C)  the mind's short-term or working memory that can only hold information for up to 20 seconds. 
D)  the conscious state of mind that includes a person's conscious plans and desires and voluntary actions. 
A)  the unconscious state of mind that creates pleasant memories. 
B)  the conscious state of mind that registers and stores information without being aware that the information has been processed. 
C)  the mind's short-term or working memory that can only hold information for up to 20 seconds. 
D)  the conscious state of mind that includes a person's conscious plans and desires and voluntary actions.

Question 19

How did the psychoanalytic theory interpret conversion disorder (functional neurological symptom disorder)?

Accepted Answer

Key terms and concepts that may be inclu

Question 20

Factitious disorders are also referred to as _____.

Accepted Answer

A)  Korsakoff's syndrome 
B)  Down syndrome 
C)  Munchhausen's syndrome 
D)  Tourette's syndrome 
A)  Korsakoff's syndrome 
B)  Down syndrome 
C)  Munchhausen's syndrome 
D)  Tourette's syndrome

To receive a diagnosis of depersonalization/derealization disorder, the person must:

Dissociative symptoms may be part of the syndrome of _____, a culturally accepted reaction to stress among Latinos.

When a woman believes she is pregnant, but physical examination and laboratory tests show negative results, this syndrome is called _____.

What is somatic symptom disorder? How is it different from illness anxiety disorders, factitious disorders imposed on self, factitious disorders imposed on another, and conversion disorders (functional neurological symptom disorders)?

Candice faked her symptoms to gain medical attention. She exaggerated her symptoms to the point that exploratory surgery was conducted. Candice most likely has a _____.

What are some of the issues in diagnosing dissociative identity disorder (DID)? What are some of the reasons for cross-national differences in the diagnosis rates of DID?

Karen had a hiking accident that resulted in head trauma. She now has difficulty remembering new information. Karen's amnesia would be categorized as _____.

According to Freud's explanation of the conversion disorder (functional neurological symptom disorder), which of the following best describes secondary gain?

Which of the following statements is true of psychogenic amnesia?

Family studies suggest that somatic symptom disorders run primarily among _ relatives, and _ relatives have higher rates of alcoholism.

Conversion disorder (functional neurological symptom disorder) is usually characterized by:

Briefly discuss the differences between psychogenic and organic amnesia.

Memories formed before the age of _____ tend to be sketchy.

Which of the following statements is true of conversion disorder (functional neurological symptom disorder)?

Freud and his contemporaries viewed conversion symptoms as the result of:

Marsha has dementia. It is becoming increasingly difficulty for her to remember her past. Sometimes she forgets her children's names. Marsha's amnesia would be categorized as _____.

Which of the following statements is true of conversion disorder (functional neurological symptom disorder)?

The active mode in Hilgard's study referred to:

How did the psychoanalytic theory interpret conversion disorder (functional neurological symptom disorder)?

Factitious disorders are also referred to as _____.

Looking at Abnormality

Theories and Treatment of Abnormality

Assessing and Diagnosing Abnormality

The Research Endeavor

Trauma, Anxiety, Obsessive-Compulsive, and Related Disorders

Mood Disorders and Suicide

Schizophrenia Spectrum and Other Psychotic Disorders

Personality Disorders

Neurodevelopmental and Neurocognitive Disorders

Disruptive, Impulse-Control, and Conduct Disorders

Eating Disorders

Sexual Disorders

Substance Use and Gambling Disorders

Health Psychology

Mental Health and the Law

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Exam 6: Somatic Symptom and Dissociative Disorders

To receive a diagnosis of depersonalization/derealization disorder, the person must:

Dissociative symptoms may be part of the syndrome of _____, a culturally accepted reaction to stress among Latinos.

When a woman believes she is pregnant, but physical examination and laboratory tests show negative results, this syndrome is called _____.

What is somatic symptom disorder? How is it different from illness anxiety disorders, factitious disorders imposed on self, factitious disorders imposed on another, and conversion disorders (functional neurological symptom disorders)?

Candice faked her symptoms to gain medical attention. She exaggerated her symptoms to the point that exploratory surgery was conducted. Candice most likely has a _____.

What are some of the issues in diagnosing dissociative identity disorder (DID)? What are some of the reasons for cross-national differences in the diagnosis rates of DID?

Karen had a hiking accident that resulted in head trauma. She now has difficulty remembering new information. Karen's amnesia would be categorized as _____.

According to Freud's explanation of the conversion disorder (functional neurological symptom disorder), which of the following best describes secondary gain?

Which of the following statements is true of psychogenic amnesia?

Family studies suggest that somatic symptom disorders run primarily among _____ relatives, and _____ relatives have higher rates of alcoholism.

Conversion disorder (functional neurological symptom disorder) is usually characterized by:

Briefly discuss the differences between psychogenic and organic amnesia.

Memories formed before the age of _____ tend to be sketchy.

Which of the following statements is true of conversion disorder (functional neurological symptom disorder)?

Freud and his contemporaries viewed conversion symptoms as the result of:

Marsha has dementia. It is becoming increasingly difficulty for her to remember her past. Sometimes she forgets her children's names. Marsha's amnesia would be categorized as _____.

Which of the following statements is true of conversion disorder (functional neurological symptom disorder)?

The active mode in Hilgard's study referred to:

How did the psychoanalytic theory interpret conversion disorder (functional neurological symptom disorder)?

Factitious disorders are also referred to as _____.

Looking at Abnormality

Theories and Treatment of Abnormality

Assessing and Diagnosing Abnormality

The Research Endeavor

Trauma, Anxiety, Obsessive-Compulsive, and Related Disorders

Mood Disorders and Suicide

Schizophrenia Spectrum and Other Psychotic Disorders

Personality Disorders

Neurodevelopmental and Neurocognitive Disorders

Disruptive, Impulse-Control, and Conduct Disorders

Eating Disorders

Sexual Disorders

Substance Use and Gambling Disorders

Health Psychology

Mental Health and the Law

Filters

Family studies suggest that somatic symptom disorders run primarily among _ relatives, and _ relatives have higher rates of alcoholism.