Psychology Chapter on Conversion Disorder
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What is a defining symptom of Conversion Disorder as per DSM 5 criteria?

  • Involuntary muscle contractions
  • Persistent sadness
  • Memory loss
  • One or more symptoms of altered voluntary motor or sensory function (correct)

    • The primary symptom of Conversion Disorder involves voluntary motor function.

    True

    What is another name for Conversion Disorder?

    Functional neurological symptom disorder

    According to DSM 5, Conversion Disorder involves altered __________ function.

    <p>voluntary motor or sensory</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following terms with their descriptions:

    <p>Conversion Disorder = Functional neurological symptom disorder DSM 5 = Diagnostic criteria for mental disorders Symptoms = Altered motor or sensory functions Diagnosis = Identification of a disorder based on criteria</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What has Chloe's self-consciousness about her appearance escalated into?

    <p>A constant and intrusive obsession</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Chloe has been completely carefree about her appearance for several years.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What started Chloe's worries about her appearance?

    <p>Occasional worries about her looks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Chloe's self-consciousness about her appearance has turned into a ______.

    <p>constant and intrusive obsession</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the phases of Chloe's self-consciousness with their descriptions:

    <p>Occasional worries = Initial concerns about looks Constant obsession = Intrusive thoughts about appearance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes adjustment disorder with mixed anxiety and depressed mood from adjustment disorder with disturbance of conduct?

    <p>Feeling both anxious and depressed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Adjustment disorder with disturbance of conduct is characterized solely by feelings of anxiety and depression.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are some behavioral issues associated with adjustment disorder with disturbance of conduct?

    <p>Rebellious behavior, destruction, recklessness, impulsiveness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Adjustment disorder with __________ mood features both anxiety and depression.

    <p>mixed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the type of adjustment disorder with its symptoms:

    <p>Adjustment Disorder with Mixed Anxiety and Depressed Mood = Feeling both anxious and depressed Adjustment Disorder with Disturbance of Conduct = Behavioral issues such as rebelliousness and destructiveness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary diagnosis for Sarah based on her symptoms following her parents' divorce?

    <p>Adjustment Disorder</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Sarah's diagnosis of Adjustment Disorder indicates that her symptoms are not related to any specific stressor.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What event triggered Sarah's emotional and behavioral symptoms?

    <p>Parents' divorce</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The therapist diagnosed Sarah with __________ Disorder after she showed symptoms following her parents' divorce.

    <p>Adjustment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is Chloe's primary concern that led her to seek therapy?

    <p>Intense anxiety and perceived flaws in appearance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Chloe is 21 years old and seeks therapy for her anxiety regarding academic stress.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    At what age is Chloe seeking therapy?

    <p>19</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Chloe suffers from _____ anxiety and is preoccupied with her perceived flaws in her appearance.

    <p>intense</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match Chloe's characteristics with their descriptions:

    <p>Chloe = 19-year-old college student Anxiety = Intense preoccupation with perceived flaws in appearance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What change in behavior has she exhibited since her parents announced their divorce?

    <p>Neglecting her schoolwork</p> Signup and view all the answers

    She has become more communicative with her parents since the announcement of the divorce.

    <p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What emotion has she notably experienced after her parents' divorce announcement?

    <p>Irritability</p> Signup and view all the answers

    After her parents announced their divorce, she has become withdrawn and __________.

    <p>irritable</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the behaviors with the emotional response:

    <p>Withdrawing from friends = Irritability Arguing with parents = Withdrawal Neglecting schoolwork = Frustration Crying often = Sadness</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Somatoform Disorders

    • Somatoform disorder is a mental illness where a person believes they have physical symptoms, but there's no medical cause.
    • Symptoms often include pain, but can affect multiple organ systems.
    • Symptoms are severe enough to interfere with daily life.
    • There's no proven medical cause for the symptoms, and the condition is typically emotionally based.

    Somatoform Disorder Classifications

    • Somatization disorder: Characterized by multiple physical complaints with no clear medical explanation. Symptoms affect various body systems.
    • Conversion disorder (functional neurological symptom disorder): Characterized by neurological symptoms like blindness, deafness, paralysis, or numbness, with no medical cause. This is often linked to extreme psychological stress.
    • Factitious disorder: A person intentionally produces or exaggerates physical or psychological symptoms. This deception is present even in the absence of external rewards. This can be imposed on the person or another.
    • Pain disorder: Characterized by persistent severe pain with no identifiable physical cause. Often linked to psychological trauma.
    • Body dysmorphic disorder (BDD): An obsessive preoccupation with a perceived defect in physical appearance that is not noticeable to others. Individuals will often perform repetitive behaviors related to their appearance concerns.
    • Hypochondriasis: Individuals with hypochondriasis excessively worry about having a serious illness despite medical evaluations indicating otherwise. Often prompted by a personal history of illness or the loss of someone close.

    Etiological Factors of Somatoform Disorders

    • Genetic factors
    • Early traumatic experiences (e.g., violence, abuse)
    • Personality traits (e.g., negativity)
    • Learned behaviors
    • Economic issues

    Risk Factors of Somatoform Disorders

    • Anxiety or depression
    • Having a medical condition
    • Experiencing stressful life events, trauma, or violence

    Somatization Disorder - Specific Symptoms

    • Gastrointestinal signs and symptoms (e.g., nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, heartburn, constipation)
    • Sexual signs and symptoms (including, but not limited to, difficulties with erection, painful urination)
    • Neurological signs and symptoms (e.g., seizures, impaired balance, paralysis)
    • Symptoms are present for more than 6 months
    • Symptoms need to be in a medical setting rather than a mental health setting

    Somatic Symptom Disorder - DSM 5 Diagnostic Criteria

    • One or more somatic symptoms that are distressing or limit daily life.
    • Excessive thoughts, feelings, or behaviours related to the somatic symptoms or associated health concerns.
    • Symptoms are persistently disproportionate in perceived seriousness and cause disproportionate anxiety, or excessive time and energy.
    • Symptomatic state is persistent (typically more than six months).

    Conversion Disorder (Functional Neurological Symptom Disorder) - DSM 5 Diagnostic Criteria

    • One or more symptoms of altered voluntary motor or sensory function.
    • Clinical findings show an incompatibility between the symptom and recognized neurological or medical conditions.
    • The symptom is not better explained by another medical or mental disorder.
    • The symptom causes clinically significant distress or impairment in social, occupational, or other important areas of functioning or warrants medical evaluation.

    Factitious Disorder (Munchausen Syndrome) - Description

    • Falsification of physical or psychological signs or symptoms (or induction of injury or disease) is present, associated with identified deception
    • The individual presents themselves (or induces symptoms in another) as ill, impaired, or injured.
    • Deceptive behaviour is evident even in the absence of obvious external rewards.
    • The behavior also isn't better explained by another mental disorder (like a delusional disorder) or psychotic disorder. Important Note: The perpetrator (not the victim) receives the diagnosis.

    Factitious Disorder Imposed on Another - Description

    • Falsification of physical or psychological signs or symptoms (or induction of injury or disease) in another person is present, associated with identified deception.
    • The individual presents another person to others as ill, impaired, or injured.
    • Deceptive behaviour is evident even in the absence of obvious external rewards.
    • The behaviour isn't better explained by another mental disorder (like a delusional disorder) or psychotic disorder. Important Note: The perpetrator (not the victim) receives the diagnosis.

    Pain Disorder

    • Patients experience chronic, severe pain with no identifiable physical cause.
    • This pain causes significant problems in daily life (e.g., social and occupational impairments).
    • This pain is often triggered by psychological trauma.

    Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD)

    • Undue concern with body image.
    • Obsessive preoccupation with a perceived defect in physical appearance (which is not obvious to others).
    • Common in adolescents and young adults.
    • Characteristics include repeated checking in the mirror, avoiding mirrors, trying to hide body parts, exercising excessively, grooming behaviour.

    Hypochondriasis

    • Individuals excessively concern themselves with having (or developing) a serious illness, and their concerns are not alleviated by medical evaluations.
    • Often prompted by prior history of illness or the loss of a loved one.

    Adjustment Disorder

    • An excessive reaction to a stressful or traumatic event.
    • This can be a single, multiple, or recurrent event.
    • Affect anyone at any age.
    • Females are twice as likely to be affected as males
    • The reaction is short-term, with symptoms resolving within six months of the stressor subsiding.

    Adjustment Disorder - DSM 5 Criteria

    • Emotional or behavioral symptoms develop within three months of the stressful event.
    • Emotional or behavioral symptoms are clinically significant, impacting daily life.
    • Symptoms don't meet the criteria for another mental disorder.
    • Symptoms are not part of a normal grieving process.
    • Symptoms don't last more than six months after the stressor ends.

    Adjustment Disorder - Types

    • With depressed mood: Feelings of sadness, hopelessness, crying, loss of joy in activities.
    • With anxiety: Feelings of anxiety, worry, overwhelm, trouble concentrating (especially in children, separation anxiety).
    • With mixed anxiety and depressed mood: Experiencing both anxiety and depression symptoms.
    • With conduct disturbance: Acting out, including rebellious, destructive, reckless, or impulsive behavior.
    • With mixed disturbance of emotions and conduct: Experiencing anxiety, depression, and conduct problems.
    • Unspecified: Experiencing physical symptoms such as headaches, stomach aches, heart palpitations, or insomnia.

    Adjustment Disorder - Complications

    • Untreated adjustment disorder may increase the risk of suicide attempts or suicidal thoughts.

    Adjustment Disorder - Treatment

    • Medications
    • Psychotherapy (Individual, Family, or Group)
    • Support Groups
    • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

    Other Important Details

    • Prevalence: Somatoform disorders affect 2-8% of the general population.
    • Gender Differences: Females are diagnosed more often than males.

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    This quiz explores the key concepts and symptoms of Conversion Disorder as defined by the DSM-5. It also examines related psychological conditions, including adjustment disorders and self-consciousness about appearance. Test your understanding of these crucial topics in psychology.

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