12 Questions
What is the main characteristic of Conversion Disorder?
Presence of neurological deficits
What are some examples of neurological symptoms in Conversion Disorder?
Paralysis and blindness
What is 'La belle indifférence' in Conversion Disorder?
Lack of emotional concern about dramatic symptoms
What is Factitious Disorder?
Consciously pretending to be ill for emotional needs
What is Malingering?
Conscious fabrication of illness for secondary gain
What are some factors that can influence the onset and course of Somatic Symptom Disorders?
Biological, psychological, behavioral, cognitive, environmental, and cultural factors
How can psychological factors affect Somatic Symptom Disorders?
Increase risk for medical diseases, magnify them, or interfere with their treatment
What medical condition is associated with an increased risk in Somatic Symptom Disorders?
Depression
What are some neurobiological factors that can contribute to Somatic Symptom Disorders?
Hypometabolism and hypermetabolism
What is the difference between Factitious Disorder and Malingering?
Factitious Disorder is consciously pretending to be ill to have emotional needs met, while Malingering is consciously fabricating illness for secondary gain
What is the main characteristic of Malingering?
Conscious fabrication of illness or exaggeration of symptoms for secondary gain
What is the term used to describe the lack of emotional concern about often dramatic symptoms in Conversion Disorder?
La belle indifférence
Test your knowledge on Conversion Disorder, a condition in which patients experience neurological symptoms without any detectable neurological diagnosis. This quiz covers the presence of deficits in voluntary motor or sensory functions, the types of symptoms observed such as paralysis, blindness, movement and gait disorders, numbness, paresthesias, loss of vision or hearing, or episodes resembling epilepsy. Additionally, it explores the concept of "La belle indifférence" versus distress and differentiates the disorder from Factitious disorder. This
Make Your Own Quizzes and Flashcards
Convert your notes into interactive study material.
Get started for free
