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Which of the following is a characteristic of Conversion Disorder?
Which disorder involves the induction of illness in another person?
Which disorder involves loss of memory for significant personal information?
Which disorder involves the presence of two or more distinct identity or personality states?
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Which disorder involves a persistent feeling of being detached from one's self?
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Which disorder involves experiencing one's surroundings as being unreal?
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Which disorder is characterized by the experience of one or more debilitating somatic symptoms accompanied by abnormal thoughts, feelings, and behaviors?
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What are the abnormal reactions associated with somatic symptom disorder?
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Which disorder involves the belief that one has a serious medical condition despite having no or only mild physical symptoms?
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What is the term for a disorder in which a person intentionally produces or feigns physical or psychological symptoms to assume the sick role?
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Which disorder involves the intentional production or feigning of physical or psychological symptoms in another person, usually a child, by a caregiver?
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What is the term for a disorder in which a person experiences neurological symptoms that cannot be explained by a medical condition?
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Which of the following is a key symptom experienced by individuals with Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID)?
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What is iatrogenesis in the context of Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID)?
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Which of the following is a common precipitant of Dissociative Amnesia?
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What do biological explanations of Dissociative Amnesia focus on?
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What do psychological explanations of Dissociative Amnesia focus on?
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Which dissociative disorder has been associated with childhood abuse?
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What is the recommended treatment for Depersonalisation/derealisation disorder?
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What is the expected outcome for most cases of Dissociative Amnesia?
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Study Notes
Conversion Disorder
- Characterized by neurological symptoms that cannot be explained by medical conditions, such as paralysis, tremors, or seizures.
Factitious Disorder
- Involves the intentional production or feigning of symptoms to assume the sick role, often for psychological benefits.
Munchausen Syndrome by Proxy
- A caregiver intentionally induces illness in another person, typically a child, to gain attention and sympathy.
Dissociative Amnesia
- Involves loss of memory for significant personal information, usually related to trauma or stress.
Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID)
- Characterized by the presence of two or more distinct identity or personality states.
Depersonalization/Derealization Disorder
- Involves a persistent feeling of being detached from oneself (depersonalization) and experiencing one’s surroundings as unreal (derealization).
Somatic Symptom Disorder
- Characterized by one or more debilitating somatic symptoms accompanied by abnormal thoughts, feelings, and behaviors regarding those symptoms.
Abnormal Reactions in Somatic Symptom Disorder
- Include excessive focus on symptoms, anxiety about health, or high levels of distress that significantly affect daily life.
Illness Anxiety Disorder
- Involves the belief that one has a serious medical condition despite having mild or no physical symptoms.
Iatrogenesis in DID
- Refers to the potential negative consequences of treatment, including the unintentional creation of new symptoms or identities during therapy.
Precipitating Factors of Dissociative Amnesia
- Common triggers include traumatic events, stress, or significant life changes that lead to confusion and memory gaps.
Biological Explanations of Dissociative Amnesia
- Focus on genetic predispositions, brain function anomalies, and neurochemical alterations.
Psychological Explanations of Dissociative Amnesia
- Emphasize trauma and stress responses, where memory loss serves as a coping mechanism to protect the individual from emotional pain.
Childhood Abuse and Dissociative Disorders
- Dissociative disorders, particularly DID and Dissociative Amnesia, are frequently associated with experiences of childhood trauma or abuse.
Treatment for Depersonalization/Derealization Disorder
- Recommended treatment involves a combination of psychotherapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy, and grounding techniques to reconnect with reality.
Expected Outcome of Dissociative Amnesia
- Most cases resolve spontaneously, with individuals often recovering their memories without the need for extensive intervention.
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Test your knowledge on somatic symptoms and dissociative disorders with this quiz. Explore topics such as somatic symptom disorder, conversion disorder, illness anxiety disorder, and factitious disorder. Challenge yourself to see how much you know about these conditions and their associated symptoms.
