Question 1

The common aspect of all somatic symptom disorders is a set of

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A)  Irrational beliefs about supernatural influences on one's health.
B)  Irrational judgments of one's own physical attractiveness.
C)  excessive or maladaptive responses to physical symptoms or to associated health concerns.
D)  excessive or maladaptive responses to pain only.E) B) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 2

In healthy,well-adjusted individuals,dissociation typically occurs following

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A)  calm, reflective periods.
B)  participation in a group activity.
C)  reading or any activity that requires great concentration.
D)  stress or a traumatic event.E) A) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 3

The existence of a cross-gendered alter in dissociative identity disorder is

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A)  common.
B)  rare.
C)  present in every patient.
D)  almost never seen in this disorder.E) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 4

Which of the following statements is true about dissociative identity disorder?

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A)  DID is easy to fake.
B)  DID is absolutely impossible to fake.
C)  Dissociative symptoms may be the result of sleep deprivation
D)  DID is made up of false memories.E) All of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 5

Joe,who suffers from illness anxiety disorder (aka hypochondriasis),comes from a very concerned and loving family that takes his physical complaints quite seriously.Describe three treatment approaches (and their level of effectiveness)that may help Joe get better.

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Question 6

While driving alone in her car,Sarah suddenly looks around and,for a moment,can't remember where she is,how she arrived at this point on the road,or even why she is driving her car.Sarah is experiencing

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A)  derealization.
B)  depersonalization.
C)  the early stages of what will eventually become a severe psychotic disorder.
D)  symptoms of a mood disorder.E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 7

Your textbook authors describe a treatment plan for conversion disorder involving

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A)  in-depth exploration of psychological conflicts.
B)  regression to the early psychosexual stages of development.
C)  application of a strict behavioral program that includes reinforcement for each display of progress and punishment when necessary.
D)  removal of any benefits that patients receive for limitations imposed by the disorder.E) B) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 8

Dissociative identity disorder is most commonly found in

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A)  females.
B)  males.
C)  children.
D)  elderly.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 9

Of the following,which child would be most likely to develop dissociative identity disorder later in life?

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A)  Mary, who has a few good friends
B)  Susan, who lives in a chaotic, unsupportive family
C)  Cindy, who has a learning disability
D)  Jody, who has attention deficit hyperactivity disorderE) A) and D)
F) All of the above

Question 10

The defining feature of dissociative identity disorder is that aspects of the individual's personality are

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A)  fixated.
B)  completely suppressed.
C)  dissociated.
D)  Dissociative DisordersE) A) and C)
F) A) and B)

Question 11

Describe some ways that a person with a conversion disorder might differ from an individual with a biologically caused physical malfunction.

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Question 12

The general treatment plan for dissociative identity disorder patients usually centers on

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A)  integration of the personality fragments.
B)  hypnotic regression of the host and each alter.
C)  confrontation of the abuser.
D)  the typical substance abuse treatment model.E) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 13

Illness anxiety disorder is present when

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A)  normal bodily sensations are interpreted by the patient as a sign of a serious illness.
B)  real physical illness is exaggerated to the point where the patient can only focus on the pain.
C)  the patient has an unrealistic fear of contacting germs.
D)  the patient is truly ill but does not trust the medical establishment enough to seek treatment.E) A) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 14

Evidence for the influence of social and cultural factors in conversion disorder includes the fact that conversion disorder

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A)  is almost exclusively experienced by women.
B)  is being diagnosed more frequently in our society.
C)  tends to occur in lower socioeconomic groups where there is less medical knowledge.
D)  tends to occur in wealthy areas where there is easy access to sophisticated medical tests.E) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 15

In dissociative identity disorder,the "host" personality is usually the one that

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A)  is the most aggressive of the personalities.
B)  asks for treatment and becomes the patient.
C)  earns income for the individual.
D)  is sexually provocative.E) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Question 16

Which of the following is NOT an accurate statement regarding conversion disorder symptoms?

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A)  They uniquely belong to Western culture
B)  They are common aspects of some religious/healing rituals
C)  They do not constitute a disorder unless they persist and interfere with an individual's functioning
D)  Some individuals who exhibit them are held in high esteem because they are sometimes are seen as contact with GodE) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 17

Putname et al.(1986) examined 100 cases of dissociative identity disorder,and found that ________ percent of the subjects had experienced significant trauma.

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A)  25
B)  53
C)  97
D)  100E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Exam 5: Somatic Symptom and Related Disorders and Dissociative Disorders

Which of the following statements is true about dissociative identity disorder?

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Putname et al.(1986) examined 100 cases of dissociative identity disorder,and found that ________ percent of the subjects had experienced significant trauma.

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The defining feature of dissociative identity disorder is that aspects of the individual's personality are

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The general treatment plan for dissociative identity disorder patients usually centers on

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Describe some ways that a person with a conversion disorder might differ from an individual with a biologically caused physical malfunction.

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The common aspect of all somatic symptom disorders is a set of

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Of the following,which child would be most likely to develop dissociative identity disorder later in life?

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Evidence for the influence of social and cultural factors in conversion disorder includes the fact that conversion disorder

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In healthy,well-adjusted individuals,dissociation typically occurs following

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The existence of a cross-gendered alter in dissociative identity disorder is

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Illness anxiety disorder is present when

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Joe,who suffers from illness anxiety disorder (aka hypochondriasis),comes from a very concerned and loving family that takes his physical complaints quite seriously.Describe three treatment approaches (and their level of effectiveness)that may help Joe get better.

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Clinical reports indicate that reassuran...
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Your textbook authors describe a treatment plan for conversion disorder involving

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While driving alone in her car,Sarah suddenly looks around and,for a moment,can't remember where she is,how she arrived at this point on the road,or even why she is driving her car.Sarah is experiencing

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Dissociative identity disorder is most commonly found in

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In dissociative identity disorder,the "host" personality is usually the one that

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Which of the following is NOT an accurate statement regarding conversion disorder symptoms?

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Exam 5: Somatic Symptom and Related Disorders and Dissociative Disorders

Which of the following statements is true about dissociative identity disorder?

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Putname et al.(1986) examined 100 cases of dissociative identity disorder,and found that ________ percent of the subjects had experienced significant trauma.

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The general treatment plan for dissociative identity disorder patients usually centers on

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Of the following,which child would be most likely to develop dissociative identity disorder later in life?

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The existence of a cross-gendered alter in dissociative identity disorder is

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Joe,who suffers from illness anxiety disorder (aka hypochondriasis),comes from a very concerned and loving family that takes his physical complaints quite seriously.Describe three treatment approaches (and their level of effectiveness)that may help Joe get better.

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Your textbook authors describe a treatment plan for conversion disorder involving

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While driving alone in her car,Sarah suddenly looks around and,for a moment,can't remember where she is,how she arrived at this point on the road,or even why she is driving her car.Sarah is experiencing

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Dissociative identity disorder is most commonly found in

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