Somatic Symptoms and Dissociative Disorders Quiz

20 Questions

Which disorder is characterized by the experience of one or more debilitating somatic symptoms accompanied by abnormal thoughts, feelings, and behaviors?

Somatic symptom disorder

What are some of the abnormal reactions associated with somatic symptom disorder?

All of the above

Which disorder involves the preoccupation with having a serious illness, despite having little or no medical evidence to support the belief?

Illness anxiety disorder

Which disorder involves intentionally producing or feigning physical or psychological symptoms in order to assume the sick role?

Factitious disorder

Which disorder involves intentionally producing or feigning physical or psychological symptoms in another person, typically a dependent individual?

Factitious disorder

Which disorder involves the presence of neurological symptoms that cannot be explained by a medical condition and are not intentionally produced or feigned?

Conversion disorder

Which of the following is a characteristic of Conversion Disorder?

Disturbance in motor or sensory functioning

What is the main difference between Illness Anxiety Disorder and Conversion Disorder?

Illness Anxiety Disorder involves preoccupation with having or getting a serious illness, while Conversion Disorder involves a disturbance in motor or sensory functioning

What is Factitious Disorder imposed on another also known as?

Munchausen's syndrome by proxy

What is the main characteristic of Depersonalization Disorder?

Persistent feeling of being detached from one's self

Which of the following is a characteristic of Dissociative Amnesia?

Loss of memory for significant personal information

What is the main characteristic of Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID)?

Presence of two or more distinct identity or personality states that recurrently take control of the person's behavior

Which of the following is a common symptom experienced by individuals with Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID)?

Auditory hallucinations

What is iatrogenesis?

The creation of an illness through medical intervention

What are some factors that are suggested to contribute to the development of Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID)?

Environmental factors

Which dissociative disorder is commonly associated with extreme stress, depression, anxiety, and substance abuse?

Dissociative amnesia

What is the recommended treatment approach for Depersonalisation/derealisation disorder?

A combination of medication and therapy

Which dissociative disorder is characterized by the presence of multiple identities?

Dissociative Identity Disorder

Which dissociative disorder is most likely to spontaneously remit without treatment?

Dissociative amnesia

What are some recommended treatment approaches for Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID)?

Teaching coping skills, exposure-based techniques, and integrating different identities

Study Notes

Somatic Symptom and Dissociative Disorders

Somatic Symptom Disorder: characterized by experiencing one or more debilitating somatic symptoms accompanied by abnormal thoughts, feelings, and behaviors.
Abnormal reactions associated with Somatic Symptom Disorder: excessive thoughts, feelings, and behaviors related to the symptoms, anxiety about the symptoms, and impairment in social, occupational, or other areas of functioning.

Factitious Disorders

Factitious Disorder: intentionally producing or feigning physical or psychological symptoms in order to assume the sick role.
Factitious Disorder imposed on another (Munchausen syndrome by proxy): intentionally producing or feigning physical or psychological symptoms in another person, typically a dependent individual.

Conversion Disorder

Conversion Disorder: characterized by the presence of neurological symptoms that cannot be explained by a medical condition and are not intentionally produced or feigned.
Characteristics of Conversion Disorder: symptoms are typically involuntary, and patients are often unaware of the psychological origins of their symptoms.

Dissociative Disorders

Dissociative Amnesia: characterized by an inability to recall important information about oneself or events, especially those that are traumatic or stressful.
Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID): characterized by the presence of multiple identities or personalities within an individual.
Characteristic of Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID): the presence of two or more distinct identities or personalities that control an individual's behavior at different times.
Common symptom of Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID): fragmentation of identity, and individuals may experience time loss, hearing voices, or feeling possessed.
Iatrogenesis: a phenomenon where a patient's symptoms are inadvertently caused or exacerbated by medical treatment or advice.

Treatment Approaches

Recommended treatment approach for Depersonalization/Derealization Disorder: cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) and cognitive processing therapy (CPT).
Recommended treatment approaches for Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID): trauma-focused psychotherapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), and dialectical behavior therapy (DBT).

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