Question 1

In the past,it was theorized that the symptoms of conversion disorder mask unconscious sources of __________.

Accepted Answer

The term "conversion" in conversion disorder refers to the idea that psychological stressors are converted into physical symptoms. It was theorized that these physical symptoms mask unconscious anxiety or emotional conflicts.

Question 2

Many practitioners continue to use the broad concept of neurosis as a framework for classifying all of the following EXCEPT __________ disorders.

Accepted Answer

Affective disorders, such as depression and bipolar disorder, are not typically classified as neuroses. The term neurosis has become less commonly used in recent years, replaced by more specific diagnostic categories in the DSM-5.

Question 3

In diagnosing dissociative disorder,there need to be __________ or more distinct or alternate personalities.

Accepted Answer

In diagnosing dissociative identity disorder (previously known as multiple personality disorder), there needs to be the presence of two or more distinct identity or personality states. This is a key diagnostic criterion according to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5).

Question 4

Multiple personality cases appear to be culture-bound and are largely restricted to _______.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Multiple personality cases appear to be culture-bound...

Question 5

André woke up this morning and found himself totally blind.His physician can find no organic basis for his blindness.André doesn't appear to be worried about his loss of sight.In fact,he's almost indifferent to it.He is suffering from a(n)________ disorder.

Accepted Answer

André's symptoms, including the lack of a discernible organic cause for his blindness and his apparent indifference to the condition, suggest that he may be experiencing a somatoform disorder. This type of disorder involves the manifestation of physical symptoms without any underlying medical reason for them.

Question 6

Dissociative and Somatic Symptom and Related Disorders theoretically involve ________.

Accepted Answer

Dissociative and Somatic Symptom and Related Disorders are strongly associated with anxiety. Individuals with these disorders often experience significant levels of distress and anxiety related to their symptoms or the trauma that caused the symptoms. While depression, psychosis, and mania may co-occur with these disorders in some cases, they are not considered core features of the disorders.

Question 7

Each of the following is true of dissociative identity disorder EXCEPT ________.

Accepted Answer

The statement "the various personalities are never aware of each other" is false. In dissociative identity disorder, different personalities may be aware of each other or may have partial awareness.

Question 8

The key feature of ________ disorders is a change or disturbance in the functions of self-identity,memory,or consciousness that make the personality whole.

Accepted Answer

Dissociative disorders involve disruptions or changes in a person's conscious awareness, memory, or sense of identity, often resulting from trauma or stress. These disruptions can create a sense of detachment or dissociation from one's self or surroundings, leading to a fragmented or distorted sense of self-identity. Therefore, dissociative disorders are a key feature of changes or disturbances in self-identity, memory, or consciousness that make the personality whole.

Question 9

The term "split personality" actually refers to ________.

Accepted Answer

The term "split personality" is often used colloquially to describe dissociative identity disorder (previously known as multiple personality disorder), a rare disorder in which a person has two or more distinct personalities or identities. It is not a term used in the diagnosis or treatment of schizophrenia, depersonalization/derealization disorder or bipolar affective disorder.

Question 10

The number of reported cases of dissociative identity disorder has __________ over time.

Accepted Answer

The number of reported cases of dissociative identity disorder has risen over time, especially with the increased awareness and understanding of the disorder in recent years.

Question 11

Philippe claims to have 16 different personalities,each with its own unique traits and memories,living inside him.If his claims are accurate,he is suffering from ________.

Accepted Answer

Philippe is exhibiting symptoms of dissociative identity disorder (DID), previously known as multiple personality disorder. DID is characterized by the presence of two or more distinct personality states, with the individual experiencing gaps in recall of everyday events, personal information, and/or traumatic events.

Question 12

The term ________ is now used to describe what used to be called multiple personality disorder.

Accepted Answer

Dissociative identity disorder is now the current term used to describe what was previously known as multiple personality disorder.

Question 13

Dissociative and Somatic Symptom and Related Disorders were categorized as ________ in early editions of the DSM.

Accepted Answer

Dissociative and Somatic Symptom and Related Disorders were initially classified as neuroses in early editions of the DSM. However, the DSM-5 has since restructured and grouped them under a separate category known as Somatic Symptom and Related Disorders.

Question 14

After Chris Sizemore's personality was apparently integrated,________.

Accepted Answer

After the integration of Chris Sizemore's personalities, her personality fragmented into 22 subsequent personalities. This is known as secondary fragmentation, where after integration, the integrated personality may split into several other personalities.

Question 15

According to Spanos,multiple personality is not a distinct disorder,but a form of ______ where individuals first come to construe themselves as having multiple selves and then begin to act in ways that are consistent with their conception of the disorder.

Accepted Answer

According to Spanos, multiple personality is a form of role-playing where individuals come to perceive themselves as having multiple selves and then begin to act consistent with that belief.

Question 16

The DSM-5 cautions that dissociative identity disorder has lately become ______ in people who are highly suggestible,leading them to be overly compliant with suggestions that they might have it.

Accepted Answer

The DSM-5 warns that dissociative identity disorder has been overdiagnosed in people who are highly suggestible, leading them to be overly compliant with suggestions that they might have this disorder. This means that some individuals may be incorrectly diagnosed with dissociative identity disorder when they do not actually meet the criteria for the disorder.

Question 17

Dissociative disorders involve "splitting off" of all of the following EXCEPT __________.

Accepted Answer

Dissociative disorders do not involve splitting off of reality. Instead, individuals with dissociative disorders may experience detachment from their surroundings or perceived distortions in their environment.

Question 18

André shows no signs of overt anxiety,but says he can no longer remember who he is.He claims he cannot recognize any of his close family members,even though there is nothing medically wrong with him.André is suffering from a(n)________ disorder.

Accepted Answer

André's inability to recognize close family members despite being medically healthy suggests a dissociation from his normal sense of self and surroundings, which is consistent with a dissociative disorder.

Question 19

Which of the following is NOT a dissociative disorder?

Accepted Answer

Conversion disorder is not a dissociative disorder, but rather a somatic symptom disorder which involves the presence of physical symptoms that have no identifiable medical cause. The other answer choices are all types of dissociative disorders.

Question 20

Researchers at the University of Western Ontario suggest that some overzealous clinicians might be helping to manufacture that which they are seeking in the case of _________.

Accepted Answer

The mention of "overzealous clinicians" suggests a situation where clinicians might be intentionally or unintentionally aiding the creation or manifestation of the given disorder. The only disorder that fits this description is dissociative identity disorder, formerly known as multiple personality disorder, as it is widely debated among clinicians whether the disorder truly exists or is instead a product of suggestion and influence from external sources such as therapists. The other options do not have a history of being associated with overzealous clinical interventions.

Quiz 5: Dissociative and Somatic Symptom and Related Disorders