Somatic Symptom Disorder Criteria
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Which DSM version had Somatoform Disorders and Factitious Disorders?

  • DSM-5
  • DSM-III
  • DSM-IV-TR (correct)
  • ICD-10

In the context of the text, which disorder is characterized by the emergence of physical symptoms as an attempt to resolve unconscious conflicts?

  • Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
  • Cogniform Disorder
  • Fibromyalgia (correct)
  • Multiple Chemical Sensitivity

What was the main critique mentioned in the text regarding diagnosing a mental condition in Somatoform Disorders?

  • Unfair to diagnose without a medical cause
  • Overemphasizing centrality of medically unexplained symptoms
  • Implying that physical symptoms are not real (correct)
  • Lack of clarity between diagnoses

Which psychological approach emphasizes the interaction between biological, psychological, and social factors in understanding health and illness?

<p>Biopsychosocial Approach (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

From the text, which disorder is associated with hypersensitivity to environmental substances and is sometimes controversial in diagnosis?

<p>Multiple Chemical Sensitivity (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a common characteristic of Somatic Symptom Disorder?

<p>Excessive thoughts, feelings, or behaviors related to health concerns (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In Illness Anxiety Disorder, what distinguishes it from Somatic Symptom Disorder?

<p>Preoccupation with having or acquiring a serious illness (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What behavior is commonly associated with Somatic Symptom Disorder?

<p>Seeking excessive medical attention (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a common experience among individuals with Illness Anxiety Disorder?

<p>High level of anxiety about personal health status (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What sets apart Illness Anxiety Disorder from Somatic Symptom Disorder in terms of symptoms?

<p>Lack of or mild physical symptoms in Illness Anxiety Disorder (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a key feature distinguishing Somatic Symptom Disorder from Illness Anxiety Disorder?

<p>Disproportionate thoughts about symptom seriousness in Somatic Symptom Disorder (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the defining characteristic of Somatic Symptom and Illness Anxiety Disorders?

<p>Preoccupation with bodily symptoms (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why are individuals with Somatic Symptom and Illness Anxiety Disorders often not seen by mental health professionals?

<p>Little is known about effective treatment (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the treatment approach for Functional Neurological Symptom Disorder?

<p>Prescribing the symptoms (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'functional' refer to in Functional Neurological Symptom Disorder?

<p>Symptoms without an organic cause (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which disorder is characterized by one or more symptoms of altered voluntary motor or sensory function?

<p>Functional Neurological Symptom Disorder (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of the Biopsychosocial Approach in treating disorders like Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome?

<p>Considering biological, psychological, and social factors in treatment (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which assessment tool is used to evaluate somatic complaints in patients with normal neuropsychological test results?

<p>Psychological PAI: Somatic Complaints Scale (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the context of neuropsychological profiles, what is a common finding for patients with Functional Neurological Symptom Disorder?

<p>Inconsistent neuropsychological profiles (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What treatment approach is recommended for patients with Functional Neurological Symptom Disorder to avoid invasive interventions?

<p>Hypnosis (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which approach aims to assure patients that their symptoms are real even without a clear medical cause?

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

What is a common feature of Factitious Disorder Imposed on Self (Munchausen's) as described in the text?

<p>Rejecting or criticizing offered help (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How do patients with Functional Neurological Symptom Disorder typically respond to suggestions about the psychological component of their difficulties?

<p>Reject any psychological suggestions (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes Factitious Disorder Imposed on Another (Munchausen’s By Proxy) from Factitious Disorder Imposed on Self?

<p>The victim is presented as ill, impaired, or injured to others (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a key characteristic that differentiates Factitious Disorder from Malingering?

<p>Presence of external rewards (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How can Factitious Disorder be definitively distinguished from conversion disorders in clinical practice?

<p>Through corroborated covert surveillance or confession (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes Malingering from other psychiatric disorders?

<p>Exaggerating symptoms for personal gain (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which assessment tool is specifically designed to detect malingering by evaluating memory functions?

<p>Test of Memory Malingering (TOMM) (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a notable characteristic of individuals with Factitious Disorder regarding rewards?

<p>They are not motivated by external rewards (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a common characteristic of Psychogenic or non-epileptic seizures?

<p>Unconsciousness with normal limb movement (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In Functional Neurological Symptom Disorder, what does the presence of secondary gain suggest?

<p>Malingering behavior (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does Functional Neurological Symptom Disorder convert emotional pain according to the text?

<p>Into physical pain symptoms (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What makes the assessment of Functional Neurological Symptom Disorder challenging?

<p>Denial of emotional problems by patients (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a key feature that provides evidence of incompatibility in Functional Neurological Symptom Disorder?

<p>Clinical findings contradicting neurological or medical conditions (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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