Psychology: Hypochondriasis and Conversion Disorder
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In which disorder does the client show a preoccupation with fears of a serious disease?

  • Conversion Disorder
  • Somatic Symptom Disorder
  • Hypochondriasis (correct)
  • Malingering
  • What distinguishes Conversion Disorder from Hypochondriasis?

  • Repeated visits to health care providers
  • Presence of organic cause
  • Use of home remedies
  • Client's concern for symptoms (correct)
  • Which symptom is commonly associated with Conversion Disorder?

  • Blindness (correct)
  • Unconcerned by symptoms
  • Excessive fear of serious disease
  • Use of nonprescription medications
  • What characterizes the client in Hypochondriasis?

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    Which disorder is marked by the extensive use of home remedies or nonprescription medications?

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    Study Notes

    Hypochondriasis

    • Characterized by excessive preoccupation with fears of having a serious disease
    • Often marked by extensive use of home remedies or nonprescription medications
    • Clients frequently visit multiple health care providers seeking reassurance

    Conversion Disorder

    • A physical symptom or deficit appears without any organic cause
    • Common symptoms include:
      • Blindness
      • Deafness
      • Paralysis
      • Inability to talk
    • Clients often exhibit "la belle indifference", showing a lack of concern for their symptoms

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