Question 1

Controlled trials of psychological treatment for conversion disorder

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A) indicate that supportive psychotherapy reduces patients concerns about their bodily problems. 
B) suggest that biofeedback is effective. 
C) indicate that relaxation training is highly effective in reducing symptoms. 
D) have not yet been conducted. 
A) indicate that supportive psychotherapy reduces patients concerns about their bodily problems. 
B) suggest that biofeedback is effective. 
C) indicate that relaxation training is highly effective in reducing symptoms. 
D) have not yet been conducted.

Question 2

Since watching his mother get hit and killed by a car two years ago,Chris has felt like he has been watching himself from outside of his body and thinks that voices sound strange.He is likely suffering from

Accepted Answer

A) depersonalization disorder. 
B) dissociative identity disorder. 
C) dissociative fugue. 
D) None of the above;it cannot be determined based on the information given. 
A) depersonalization disorder. 
B) dissociative identity disorder. 
C) dissociative fugue. 
D) None of the above;it cannot be determined based on the information given.

Question 3

Somatoform disorders all involve

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A) physical symptoms. 
B) dysphoric mood. 
C) disruptions of consciousness. 
D) hallucinations. 
A) physical symptoms. 
B) dysphoric mood. 
C) disruptions of consciousness. 
D) hallucinations.

Question 4

According to Claire's friends,she never exhibited signs of DID.However,after watching Sybil on TV and visiting a therapist regularly,Claire began exhibiting different personalities.A socio-cultural theory of the development of Claire's DID would suggest that

Accepted Answer

A) Claire must have been sexually abused as a child. 
B) Claire must have come from a dysfunctional family and had few friends growing up. 
C) Claire's alters appeared in response to exposure to media and therapists' suggestions. 
D) Claire has repressed memories for too long. 
A) Claire must have been sexually abused as a child. 
B) Claire must have come from a dysfunctional family and had few friends growing up. 
C) Claire's alters appeared in response to exposure to media and therapists' suggestions. 
D) Claire has repressed memories for too long.

Question 5

How does dissociative fugue develop? How does this condition differ from dissociative amnesia?

Accepted Answer

Dissociative fugue develops as a respons

Question 6

Julie experienced inexplicable blindness.She visited several ophthalmologists,all of whom indicated there was no physical basis for her blindness.She most likely has

Accepted Answer

A) hypochondriasis. 
B) dissociative disorder. 
C) conversion disorder. 
D) body dysmorphic disorder. 
A) hypochondriasis. 
B) dissociative disorder. 
C) conversion disorder. 
D) body dysmorphic disorder.

Question 7

The controlled outcome studies on dissociative identity disorder (DID)show

Accepted Answer

A) superior outcome when psychodynamic treatment is employed. 
B) integration of alters is easily achieved in most people with DID. 
C) psychotropic medications are effective in eliminating alters. 
D) None of the above;no controlled outcomes studies on DID exist. 
A) superior outcome when psychodynamic treatment is employed. 
B) integration of alters is easily achieved in most people with DID. 
C) psychotropic medications are effective in eliminating alters. 
D) None of the above;no controlled outcomes studies on DID exist.

Question 8

Dissociative disorders share

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A) feelings of depersonalization. 
B) an alteration in consciousness or identity. 
C) an inability to distinguish reality from fantasy. 
D) physical symptoms with no physiological basis. 
A) feelings of depersonalization. 
B) an alteration in consciousness or identity. 
C) an inability to distinguish reality from fantasy. 
D) physical symptoms with no physiological basis.

Question 9

Mildred has been struggling with feelings of chronic depersonalization for several years.If she has depersonalization disorder,she most likely

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A) has impaired memory functioning. 
B) has a well-developed sense of self,just feelings of not being present. 
C) has experienced some abuse at an earlier age. 
D) is not employed. 
A) has impaired memory functioning. 
B) has a well-developed sense of self,just feelings of not being present. 
C) has experienced some abuse at an earlier age. 
D) is not employed.

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

The controversy surrounding repressed me

Question 11

Discuss the criteria for determining somatization disorder.As part of this discussion,consider the importance of the multiple criteria for making this diagnosis.

Accepted Answer

Somatization disorder is a complex condi

Question 12

Jaclyn is preoccupied with her eyes,feeling that they are asymmetrical.She spends hours applying makeup in an effort to make her eyes appear exactly the same size and shape.The extent of her routine requires hours and has cost her several jobs.She has had plastic surgery,but this has not alleviated her concerns.The most likely diagnosis for Jaclyn would be

Accepted Answer

A) body dysmorphic disorder. 
B) conversion disorder. 
C) hypochondriasis. 
D) somatization disorder. 
A) body dysmorphic disorder. 
B) conversion disorder. 
C) hypochondriasis. 
D) somatization disorder.

Question 13

The psychodynamic perspective on conversion disorder was revised in light of experimental findings with hysterically blind people who

Accepted Answer

A) have underlying brain defects. 
B) can see when under hypnosis. 
C) can respond to visual information. 
D) experienced traumatic visual events. 
A) have underlying brain defects. 
B) can see when under hypnosis. 
C) can respond to visual information. 
D) experienced traumatic visual events.

Question 14

Distinguishing organic brain disorders and dissociative amnesia

Accepted Answer

A) is only possible using neurological tests such as the CAT scan. 
B) can be accomplished only if neuropsychological tests are administered soon after the loss of memory is discovered. 
C) is quite difficult since the symptoms of dissociative amnesia perfectly mimic those of organic brain disorders. 
D) is fairly easy. 
A) is only possible using neurological tests such as the CAT scan. 
B) can be accomplished only if neuropsychological tests are administered soon after the loss of memory is discovered. 
C) is quite difficult since the symptoms of dissociative amnesia perfectly mimic those of organic brain disorders. 
D) is fairly easy.

Question 15

Which of the following is sometimes used as a synonym for somatization disorder?

Accepted Answer

A) psychophysiological disorder 
B) psychosomatic disorder 
C) hysteria 
D) Briquet's syndrome 
A) psychophysiological disorder 
B) psychosomatic disorder 
C) hysteria 
D) Briquet's syndrome

Question 16

Nina has hypochondriasis.She notices a red splotch on her face that seems to be getting larger each day.Nina will most likely believe that this symptom

Accepted Answer

A) is due to a psychological problem. 
B) is due to a serious underlying disease. 
C) will go away once she visits a doctor. 
D) is a bug bite. 
A) is due to a psychological problem. 
B) is due to a serious underlying disease. 
C) will go away once she visits a doctor. 
D) is a bug bite.

Question 17

All of the following have been cited as reasons for changes in the prevalence of dissociative identity disorder over the years EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A) changes in the diagnostic criteria for the disorder. 
B) publication of popular accounts such as "Sybil." 
C) changes in the medical sophistication and level of education in modern society. 
D) changing definitions of schizophrenia. 
A) changes in the diagnostic criteria for the disorder. 
B) publication of popular accounts such as "Sybil." 
C) changes in the medical sophistication and level of education in modern society. 
D) changing definitions of schizophrenia.

Question 18

Explicit memory is to conscious recall of experiences as implicit memory is to

Accepted Answer

A) repressed memories. 
B) behaviors based on experiences that cannot be consciously recalled. 
C) behaviors based on experiences that occurred before the onset of speech. 
D) dreams. 
A) repressed memories. 
B) behaviors based on experiences that cannot be consciously recalled. 
C) behaviors based on experiences that occurred before the onset of speech. 
D) dreams.

Question 19

While sitting at dinner,Mary inexplicably begins to sweat.She immediately thinks that she must have a deadly heart condition.Which diagnosis most appropriately describes Mary?

Accepted Answer

A) somatization disorder 
B) obsessive-compulsive disorder 
C) hypochondriasis 
D) specific phobia 
A) somatization disorder 
B) obsessive-compulsive disorder 
C) hypochondriasis 
D) specific phobia

Question 20

Current psychological treatment for pain disorder emphasizes helping the client to

Accepted Answer

A) recognize the psychological basis for pain. 
B) comply with medical treatment. 
C) accept inevitable limitations. 
D) keep their focus on life,and less focus on pain. 
A) recognize the psychological basis for pain. 
B) comply with medical treatment. 
C) accept inevitable limitations. 
D) keep their focus on life,and less focus on pain.

Controlled trials of psychological treatment for conversion disorder

Since watching his mother get hit and killed by a car two years ago,Chris has felt like he has been watching himself from outside of his body and thinks that voices sound strange.He is likely suffering from

Somatoform disorders all involve

According to Claire's friends,she never exhibited signs of DID.However,after watching Sybil on TV and visiting a therapist regularly,Claire began exhibiting different personalities.A socio-cultural theory of the development of Claire's DID would suggest that

How does dissociative fugue develop? How does this condition differ from dissociative amnesia?

Julie experienced inexplicable blindness.She visited several ophthalmologists,all of whom indicated there was no physical basis for her blindness.She most likely has

The controlled outcome studies on dissociative identity disorder (DID)show

Dissociative disorders share

Mildred has been struggling with feelings of chronic depersonalization for several years.If she has depersonalization disorder,she most likely

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

Discuss the criteria for determining somatization disorder.As part of this discussion,consider the importance of the multiple criteria for making this diagnosis.

The psychodynamic perspective on conversion disorder was revised in light of experimental findings with hysterically blind people who

Distinguishing organic brain disorders and dissociative amnesia

Which of the following is sometimes used as a synonym for somatization disorder?

Nina has hypochondriasis.She notices a red splotch on her face that seems to be getting larger each day.Nina will most likely believe that this symptom

All of the following have been cited as reasons for changes in the prevalence of dissociative identity disorder over the years EXCEPT

Explicit memory is to conscious recall of experiences as implicit memory is to

While sitting at dinner,Mary inexplicably begins to sweat.She immediately thinks that she must have a deadly heart condition.Which diagnosis most appropriately describes Mary?

Current psychological treatment for pain disorder emphasizes helping the client to

Introduction and Historical Overview

Current Paradigms in Psychopathology

Diagnosis and Assessment

Research Methods in the Study of Psychopathology

Anxiety Disorders

Stress and Health

Mood Disorders

Eating Disorders

Substance-Related Disorders

Schizophrenia

Personality Disorders

Sexual and Gender Identity Disorders

Disorders of Childhood

Late Life and Psychological Disorders

Psychological Treatment

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Exam 6: Dissociative Disorders and Somatoform Disorders

Controlled trials of psychological treatment for conversion disorder

Since watching his mother get hit and killed by a car two years ago,Chris has felt like he has been watching himself from outside of his body and thinks that voices sound strange.He is likely suffering from

Somatoform disorders all involve

According to Claire's friends,she never exhibited signs of DID.However,after watching Sybil on TV and visiting a therapist regularly,Claire began exhibiting different personalities.A socio-cultural theory of the development of Claire's DID would suggest that

How does dissociative fugue develop? How does this condition differ from dissociative amnesia?

Julie experienced inexplicable blindness.She visited several ophthalmologists,all of whom indicated there was no physical basis for her blindness.She most likely has

The controlled outcome studies on dissociative identity disorder (DID)show

Dissociative disorders share

Mildred has been struggling with feelings of chronic depersonalization for several years.If she has depersonalization disorder,she most likely

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

Discuss the criteria for determining somatization disorder.As part of this discussion,consider the importance of the multiple criteria for making this diagnosis.

The psychodynamic perspective on conversion disorder was revised in light of experimental findings with hysterically blind people who

Distinguishing organic brain disorders and dissociative amnesia

Which of the following is sometimes used as a synonym for somatization disorder?

Nina has hypochondriasis.She notices a red splotch on her face that seems to be getting larger each day.Nina will most likely believe that this symptom

All of the following have been cited as reasons for changes in the prevalence of dissociative identity disorder over the years EXCEPT

Explicit memory is to conscious recall of experiences as implicit memory is to

While sitting at dinner,Mary inexplicably begins to sweat.She immediately thinks that she must have a deadly heart condition.Which diagnosis most appropriately describes Mary?

Current psychological treatment for pain disorder emphasizes helping the client to

Introduction and Historical Overview

Current Paradigms in Psychopathology

Diagnosis and Assessment

Research Methods in the Study of Psychopathology

Anxiety Disorders

Stress and Health

Mood Disorders

Eating Disorders

Substance-Related Disorders

Schizophrenia

Personality Disorders

Sexual and Gender Identity Disorders

Disorders of Childhood

Late Life and Psychological Disorders

Psychological Treatment

Legal and Ethical Issues

Filters