Conversion Disorder Quiz

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Questions and Answers

What is the main characteristic of Conversion Disorder?

Presence of neurological deficits (correct)
Presence of physical symptoms
Presence of neurological diagnosis
Presence of emotional distress

What are some examples of neurological symptoms in Conversion Disorder?

Fever and cough
Headache and dizziness
Nausea and vomiting
Paralysis and blindness (correct)

What is 'La belle indifférence' in Conversion Disorder?

Conscious fabrication of illness
Lack of emotional concern about dramatic symptoms (correct)
Pretending to be ill for emotional needs
Exaggeration of symptoms for gain

What is Factitious Disorder?

Consciously pretending to be ill for emotional needs (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is Malingering?

Conscious fabrication of illness for secondary gain (B) Signup and view all the answers

What are some factors that can influence the onset and course of Somatic Symptom Disorders?

Biological, psychological, behavioral, cognitive, environmental, and cultural factors (C) Signup and view all the answers

How can psychological factors affect Somatic Symptom Disorders?

Increase risk for medical diseases, magnify them, or interfere with their treatment (C) Signup and view all the answers

What medical condition is associated with an increased risk in Somatic Symptom Disorders?

Depression (C) Signup and view all the answers

What are some neurobiological factors that can contribute to Somatic Symptom Disorders?

Hypometabolism and hypermetabolism (B) Signup and view all the answers

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 (D) Signup and view all the answers

What is the main characteristic of Malingering?

Conscious fabrication of illness or exaggeration of symptoms for secondary gain (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the term used to describe the lack of emotional concern about often dramatic symptoms in Conversion Disorder?

La belle indifférence (D) Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Conversion Disorder Characteristic?

Presence of neurological deficits such as paralysis and blindness.

Neurological Symptoms in Conversion Disorder?

Paralysis or blindness without a medical explanation.