Psychology of Schizophrenia
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What is the characteristic presentation of a patient with somatization?

  • Histrionic presentation (correct)
  • High anxiety
  • Low impulsivity
  • Structured cognitive approach

What is the estimated prevalence of somatization in early adulthood?

  • 10-15%
  • LTP.05%, up to 5% with relaxed criteria (correct)
  • 1-2%
  • 5-7%

What is the characteristic of hypochondriasis?

  • Multiple surgeries
  • Preoccupation with imagined defect
  • Abrupt onset of pseudoneurological symptoms
  • Preoccupation with having a serious illness (correct)

What is the difference between malingering and factitious disorder?

<p>Malingering involves clear gain, while factitious disorder involves unclear reasons (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the characteristic onset of conversion disorder?

<p>Abrupt onset (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary gain in conversion disorder?

<p>Repression of unacceptable emotional conflict (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the estimated mortality rate in one early study of conversion disorder?

<p>60% (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the disorder characterized by a preoccupation with imagined body defects?

<p>Body Dysmorphic Disorder (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the treatment approach for hypochondriasis in controlled studies?

<p>Explanatory therapy (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the cultural bound syndrome associated with conversion disorder?

<p>Victorian Europe and US, now Saudi Arabia (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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