10 Questions
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic feature of the somatic symptom and related disorders category in DSM-5?
Absence of a medical explanation for the symptoms
Which of the following is NOT one of the diagnoses included in the somatic symptom and related disorders category in DSM-5?
Somatization disorder
According to the DSM-5 criteria for somatic symptom disorder, which of the following is NOT a required component of the diagnosis?
A medical explanation for the somatic symptoms is absent
Which of the following is the most prominent feature that distinguishes the somatic symptom and related disorders category from the previous somatoform disorders category in DSM-IV?
The emphasis on positive symptoms and signs rather than the absence of a medical explanation
Which of the following is a diagnostic criterion for somatic symptom disorder that was not present in the previous somatoform disorders category in DSM-IV?
Excessive thoughts, feelings, or behaviors related to the somatic symptoms
What is a distinguishing feature of Illness Anxiety Disorder according to the DSM-5?
Preoccupation with having or acquiring a serious illness
In Conversion Disorder according to the DSM-5, what differentiates the symptom or deficit from recognized medical conditions?
Incompatibility with recognized medical conditions
Which type of individuals with Conversion Disorder frequently avoid seeking medical care according to the DSM-5?
Those with weakness or paralysis symptoms
What is a common characteristic of individuals with Illness Anxiety Disorder regarding their health status anxiety?
Easily alarmed about health with high anxiety level
What is a key aspect that must be present to support the diagnosis of Conversion Disorder?
Associated features indicative of neurological disease
Explore the different diagnoses under the category of somatic symptom and related disorders in DSM-5, including somatic symptom disorder, illness anxiety disorder, and conversion disorder. Learn about psychological factors affecting medical conditions and other specified somatic symptom disorders.
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