Abnormal Psychology Module 6
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What is the primary characteristic of dissociative disorders?

  • Split from one's core sense of self (correct)
  • Psychological trauma
  • Physical symptoms
  • Memory loss

What is the cause of disturbances in memory and identity in dissociative disorders?

  • Psychological factors (correct)
  • Physical injury
  • Genetic predisposition
  • Brain damage

What is the module learning outcome that focuses on examining somatic and dissociative disorders?

  • 6.3
  • 6.1 (correct)
  • 6.2
  • 6.0

What is the term for a disorder characterized by a feeling of detachment from oneself or one's body?

<p>Depersonalization/derealization disorder (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the module learning outcome that focuses on examining various perspectives and treatment methods for dissociative and somatic symptom disorders?

<p>6.3 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for a disorder characterized by sudden, unexpected travel away from home, often with complete amnesia for the past?

<p>Fugue (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary characteristic of somatic symptom disorder?

<p>Physical symptoms that suggest illness or injury but cannot be explained fully by a general medical condition (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

At what age are individuals typically diagnosed with somatic symptom disorder?

<p>Before the age of 30 years (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a common symptom of somatic symptom disorder?

<p>Anxiety (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of illness anxiety disorder involves individuals who are preoccupied with concern about developing a severe medical condition but avoid seeking medical help?

<p>Care-avoidant type (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a key difference between somatic symptom disorder and illness anxiety disorder?

<p>Presence of physical symptoms (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the duration of symptoms required for a diagnosis of somatic symptom disorder?

<p>At least six months (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the initial concern of the seventy-three-year-old Saudi man who visited the primary health care center?

<p>Having cancer (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of the patient's exposure to extensive imaging studies and laboratory tests?

<p>Effects on his life in all aspects with such concerns (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What action did the family doctor take to help the patient?

<p>Directed the patient to cognitive behavioral therapy (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a characteristic of Functional Neurological Symptom Disorder (Conversion Disorder)?

<p>Neurological symptoms not consistent with a well-established organic cause (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the trigger for Functional Neurological Symptom Disorder to begin?

<p>A psychological stressor or trauma (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What change did the DSM-V criteria make to the diagnosis of Functional Neurological Symptom Disorder?

<p>Removed the requirement for a psychological stressor to be present (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a common outcome of treating dissociative disorders?

<p>Improved work and social functioning (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of therapy is NOT used to treat functional neurological symptom disorder?

<p>Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the goal of the provider when treating somatic symptoms?

<p>To avoid colluding with the patient while acknowledging the reality of the symptoms (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the focus of the psychodynamic perspective on dissociative and somatic symptom disorders?

<p>Analyzing the emotional conflict and defense mechanisms used to cope with painful experiences (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the therapy treatment that uses a changing magnetic field to cause an electric current at a specific area of the brain?

<p>Transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the biological perspective on dissociative and somatic symptom disorders?

<p>Trauma-induced responses are a major biological factor (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a common characteristic of dissociative identity disorder (DID)?

<p>Personality shift during substance intake (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following therapy treatments is NOT used to treat dissociative disorders?

<p>Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the goal of the psychodynamic perspective in treating dissociative and somatic symptom disorders?

<p>Reducing the emotional charge of painful experiences (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between childhood adversity and dissociative disorders?

<p>Childhood adversity can trigger dissociative responses (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary focus of the biological perspective in treating dissociative and somatic symptom disorders?

<p>Identifying genetic links to the disorders (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the common thread between psychodynamic and biological perspectives on dissociative and somatic symptom disorders?

<p>Both perspectives recognize the role of trauma in dissociation (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers
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