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What is the characteristic presentation of a patient with somatization?
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?
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?
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?
What is the difference between malingering and factitious disorder?
What is the characteristic onset of conversion disorder?
What is the characteristic onset of conversion disorder?
What is the primary gain in conversion disorder?
What is the primary gain in conversion disorder?
What is the estimated mortality rate in one early study of conversion disorder?
What is the estimated mortality rate in one early study of conversion disorder?
What is the name of the disorder characterized by a preoccupation with imagined body defects?
What is the name of the disorder characterized by a preoccupation with imagined body defects?
What is the treatment approach for hypochondriasis in controlled studies?
What is the treatment approach for hypochondriasis in controlled studies?
What is the cultural bound syndrome associated with conversion disorder?
What is the cultural bound syndrome associated with conversion disorder?