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Which term was historically used to describe what is now known as somatic symptom and dissociative disorders?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of somatic symptom disorder?
Which theorist is associated with the concept of 'conversion' of psychological conflict into physical symptoms?
What is the main feature of illness anxiety disorder?
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Which disorder involves the deliberate induction of injury or illness in oneself without external rewards?
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It is not uncommon for individuals with somatic symptom disorder to not experience anxiety about their health.
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In dissociative identity disorder, what is a common symptom?
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What term refers to the experience of feeling detached from oneself or the world?
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Which disorder is characterized by a disturbance in voluntary motor or sensory function that cannot be explained by medical conditions?
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Which neurotransmitter system is implicated in the neurobiological model of somatic symptom disorders?
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What is a characteristic feature of la belle indifférence often seen in conversion disorder?
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It is not unusual for people with dissociative disorders to not have memory gaps.
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What is the primary treatment approach for somatic symptom and related disorders?
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Which of the following is NOT a symptom of dissociative amnesia?
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Which disorder includes preoccupation with somatic symptoms and excessive health-related behaviors?
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Which theoretical model explains the occurrence of somatic symptoms without a medical cause through the interaction of cognitive and behavioral factors?
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Which historical figure used hypnosis as a treatment for hysteria?
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It is not impossible for individuals with conversion disorder to not show physical symptoms without a medical basis.
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Which disorder involves the presence of two or more distinct personality states?
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What is the primary focus of treatment for dissociative identity disorder?
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Which of the following best describes illness anxiety disorder according to the DSM-5?
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Which factor is NOT typically considered in the cognitive-behavioral model of somatization?
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It is not uncommon for factitious disorder to not involve deliberate symptom falsification.
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What is the estimated prevalence of somatic symptom disorder in the general adult population?
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Which of the following disorders was formerly known as hypochondriasis?
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Which symptom is NOT typically associated with depersonalization/derealization disorder?
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It is not unlikely for individuals with dissociative amnesia to not recall traumatic events.
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Which diagnostic category includes the disorder where a person feigns illness for attention?
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What is a common treatment approach for conversion disorder?
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Which of the following is NOT a dissociative disorder according to the DSM-5?
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Study Notes
Somatic Symptom and Dissociative Disorders Overview
- Historical term for somatic symptoms: Hysteria
- Somatic symptom disorder characterized by distressing somatic symptoms, high health anxiety, significant daily impairment, and excessive health concerns
- Illness anxiety disorder is primarily about the preoccupation with having a serious illness despite minimal symptoms
Disorders and Their Characteristics
- Factitious disorder involves deliberately inducing injury or illness for attention, without external rewards
- Dissociative identity disorder features recurrent gaps in memory and involves two or more distinct identities
- Conversion disorder presents motor or sensory function disturbances that are not explained by medical conditions
Theoretical Perspectives
- Sigmund Freud is linked to the concept of conversion, where psychological conflicts manifest as physical symptoms
- Cognitive-behavioral model is a leading theoretical approach explaining somatic symptoms through cognitive and behavioral interactions
- La belle indifférence describes a lack of concern about significant symptoms, often associated with conversion disorder
Common Treatments
- Cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) is the primary treatment approach for somatic symptom and related disorders
- Common treatment for conversion disorder includes CBT and hypnosis
Key Symptoms
- Depersonalization refers to feeling detached from oneself, while derealization involves feeling that the world is unreal
- Dissociative amnesia is marked by an inability to recall personal information and memory gaps for traumatic events
- Symptoms to not associate with depersonalization/derealization disorder include persistent somatic pain
Prevalence and Diagnosis
- Prevalence of somatic symptom disorder in the general adult population is estimated at 1-2%
- Illness anxiety disorder was formerly known as hypochondriasis
- Various disorders (e.g., somatic symptom disorder, factitious disorder) are linked to specific diagnostic criteria within the DSM-5
Special Considerations
- Cognitive-behavioral model includes factors like symptom perception, attribution, illness-worry, and adherence
- Double negatives in language can complicate understanding of symptoms and disorders, e.g., "not uncommon" or "not unlikely" may imply the opposite
Neurobiological Aspects
- Cortisol (HPA axis) is implicated in the neurobiological models of somatic symptom disorders
Distinction Among Disorders
- Differentiate clearly between disorders: factitious disorder involves feigning illness for attention, while dissociative identity disorder involves identity fragmentation.
- Conversion disorder is characterized by specific voluntary motor or sensory function disturbances absent of medical explanation.
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Test your knowledge on the historical terms and characteristics of somatic symptom and dissociative disorders. This quiz covers essential concepts that are crucial for understanding these psychological conditions. Prepare to challenge your understanding of the symptoms and their implications in mental health.
