Question 1

Laypersons often confuse dissociative identity disorder with __________.

Accepted Answer

A)  autism 
B)  bipolar illness 
C)  dissociative amnesia 
D)  schizophrenia

Question 2

Describe dissociative fugue in terms of its symptoms and prevalence. Also, discuss what
malingering is and its relationship to diagnosing fugue or amnesia.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Describe dissociative fugue in terms of its...

Question 3

Peter has been under a lot of stress at work lately. One morning he awakens to find he is totally blind. At his physician's office, Peter says he is upset by the loss of his eyesight, but
He appears to be totally calm about it. He doesn't seem to be nearly as upset as one would
Normally expect for someone who has just lost his eyesight. Peter's lack of emotional
Reaction is an example of ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  malingering 
B)  emotional compensation 
C)  la belle indifférence 
D)  Munchausen syndrome

Question 4

In dissociative identity disorder, the main or dominant personality___________ the existence of other personalities.

Accepted Answer

A)  may or may not know of 
B)  always is aware of 
C)  never is aware of 
D)  cannot be aware of

Question 5

Meditation should be performed once or twice daily.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Julia suffers from migraine headaches. Her pain is usually experienced ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  for about 30 minutes at a time 
B)  behind an eye 
C)  for about 15 minutes at a time 
D)  with piercing or throbbing sensations on both sides of the head

Question 7

The most toxic elements of the Type A profile are ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  lust and greed 
B)  impatience and ambition 
C)  anger and hostility 
D)  drive and competitiveness

Question 8

MSG, menstruation, and changes in barometric pressure can trigger ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  ulcers 
B)  asthmatic attacks 
C)  an increase in adrenaline 
D)  migraine headaches

Question 9

Using the concepts of social-cognitive theory, which of the following statements is true regarding dissociative disorders?

Accepted Answer

A)  Dissociative identity disorder is a form of role-playing acquired through observational learning and reinforcement. 
B)  By splitting and repressing guilt or shame, anxiety associated with dissociative disorders is also alleviated. 
C)  Dissociation is a learned response that involves manipulating events for reinforcement. 
D)  The habit of not thinking about disturbing acts or thoughts is negatively reinforced by generating anxiety and feelings of guilt or shame.

Question 10

The majority of children subjected to severe abuse in childhood develop some type of
dissociative disorder.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

In DSM-5, which of the following is a somatic symptom and related disorder?

Accepted Answer

A)  somatic stress disorder 
B)  hysteria 
C)  factitious disorder 
D)  traumatic stress disorder

Question 12

The term "split personality" refers to schizophrenia.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Many anxiety-related complaints such as trouble swallowing or breathing, or a "lump in the throat" can be traced to overactivity of the ______ nervous system.

Accepted Answer

A)  somatic 
B)  peripheral 
C)  sympathetic branch of the autonomic 
D)  parasympathetic branch of the autonomic

Question 14

According to psychodynamic theory, gains that allow a person to keep internal conflicts repressed are called ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  primary gains 
B)  secondary gains 
C)  intrinsic gains 
D)  extrinsic gains

Question 15

Which of the following statements is true regarding dissociative amnesia?

Accepted Answer

A)  The person may be confused about his or her personal identity or assumes a new identity. 
B)  The person may start a new family or business. 
C)  Information lost to memory is usually of traumatic or stressful experiences. 
D)  The person may feel as if he or she were living in a dream or acting like a robot.

Question 16

Coronary heart disease is ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  not preventable 
B)  resistant to most forms of prevention 
C)  largely preventable 
D)  completely preventable

Question 17

What is the leading cause of death in the United States?

Accepted Answer

A)  cancer 
B)  cardiovascular disease 
C)  accidents 
D)  homicide

Question 18

The disorder known as "zar" is found primarily in ______.

Accepted Answer

A)  North Africa and the Middle East 
B)  Pacific Island cultures 
C)  Caribbean Island cultures 
D)  Asia

Question 19

Episodes of feeling detached from one's self or one's body or having a sense of unreality about one's surroundings characterizes_________.

Accepted Answer

A)  dissociative identity disorder 
B)  depersonalization-derealization disorder 
C)  dissociative amnesia 
D)  dissociative conversion

Question 20

Explain the controversies surrounding recovered memories.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Explain the controversies surrounding recovered memories....

Exam 6: Dissociative Disorders, Somatic Symptom and Related Disorders, and Psychological Factors Affecting Physical Health

Laypersons often confuse dissociative identity disorder with __________.

Describe dissociative fugue in terms of its symptoms and prevalence. Also, discuss what malingering is and its relationship to diagnosing fugue or amnesia.

In dissociative identity disorder, the main or dominant personality___________ the existence of other personalities.

Meditation should be performed once or twice daily.

Julia suffers from migraine headaches. Her pain is usually experienced ______.

The most toxic elements of the Type A profile are ______.

MSG, menstruation, and changes in barometric pressure can trigger ______.

Using the concepts of social-cognitive theory, which of the following statements is true regarding dissociative disorders?

The majority of children subjected to severe abuse in childhood develop some type of dissociative disorder.

In DSM-5, which of the following is a somatic symptom and related disorder?

The term "split personality" refers to schizophrenia.

Many anxiety-related complaints such as trouble swallowing or breathing, or a "lump in the throat" can be traced to overactivity of the ______ nervous system.

According to psychodynamic theory, gains that allow a person to keep internal conflicts repressed are called ______.

Which of the following statements is true regarding dissociative amnesia?

Coronary heart disease is ______.

What is the leading cause of death in the United States?

The disorder known as "zar" is found primarily in ______.

Episodes of feeling detached from one's self or one's body or having a sense of unreality about one's surroundings characterizes_________.

Explain the controversies surrounding recovered memories.