Question 1

The Greek word "hystera" means
A)hysterical
B)womb
C)women
D)functional neurological

Accepted Answer

The Greek word "hystera" means womb. It is the root for words like hysterectomy (removal of the uterus) and hysterical (related to the emotions thought to be affected by the uterus). The other options are not related to this Greek word.

Question 2

The DSM-5 combines each of the following DSM-IV-TR categories to create the complex somatic symptom disorder EXCEPT:
A)somatoform disorder.
B)pain disorder.
C)hypochondriasis.
D)all three of these categories are combined.

Accepted Answer

The DSM-5 combines somatic symptom disorder, illness anxiety disorder, and conversion disorder to create the new category of complex somatic symptom disorder. Pain disorder is no longer considered a separate diagnosis.

Question 3

Neurobiologists focus on
A)how somatic symptom disorders are treated physically.
B)why some people are hypersensitive to bodily sensations.
C)when somatic symptoms first appear.
D)none of the above.

Accepted Answer

Neurobiologists focus on understanding the underlying neurological mechanisms that contribute to hypersensitivity to bodily sensations in disorders such as somatic symptom disorders. Option A and C do not accurately reflect the focus of neurobiologists in this area. Option D is incorrect as it does not provide a valid response.

Question 4

The main feature of illness anxiety disorder is
A)a preoccupation with fears of having a serious disease.
B)a fear of losing a limb.
C)an overwhelming fear of doctors and hospitals.
D)all of the above.

Accepted Answer

Illness anxiety disorder is characterized by a preoccupation with fears of having a serious disease, even in the absence of any actual symptoms or medical evidence of illness. This preoccupation causes significant distress or impairment in social, occupational, or other areas of functioning. The other options, fear of losing a limb and an overwhelming fear of doctors and hospitals, may be symptoms of other disorders but are not specific to illness anxiety disorder.

Question 5

Somatic symptom disorders all involve
A)physical symptoms.
B)dysphoric mood.
C)disruptions of consciousness.
D)hallucinations.

Accepted Answer

Somatic symptom disorders all involve physical symptoms, such as pain or discomfort, that cannot be fully explained by a medical condition or known physical cause.

Question 6

Unlike a malingerer,a person with factitious disorder
A)does not exhibit "la belle indifference."
B)has primarily psychological,not physical,symptoms.
C)has physical symptoms that are not under voluntary control.
D)has no clear motivation for adopting the symptoms.

Accepted Answer

Individuals with factitious disorder intentionally produce or exaggerate symptoms of illness, but unlike malingerers, they do not do so for obvious external rewards or motivations such as financial gain, avoiding work, or obtaining drugs. Instead, their motivation is to assume the sick role and to receive attention and care.

Question 7

Which of the following is NOT presented in the text as a criticism of somatoform disorders?
A)Body dysmorphic disorder does not have much in common with the somatoform disorders and was moved to a different category
B)There is incredible diversity among people diagnosed with somatoform disorders
C)The defining feature of somatoform disorders implies that physical and psychological processes can be separated
D)All of the following are criticisms of somatoform disorders

Accepted Answer

Each option outlines a criticism of somatoform disorders: A) discusses classification issues, B) points out the heterogeneity within diagnoses, and C) critiques the conceptual foundation of separating physical and psychological processes.

Question 8

Which of the following somatic disorders were not changed in the DSM-5?
A)hypochondriasis
B)malingering
C)factitious disorder
D)both malingering and factitious disorder

Accepted Answer

Both malingering and factitious disorder were not changed in the DSM-5.

Question 9

The controlled outcome studies on dissociative identity disorder (DID)show
A)superior outcome when psychodynamic treatment is employed.
B)integration of alters is easily achieved in most people with DID.
C)psychotropic medications are effective in eliminating alters.
D)none of the above; no controlled outcomes studies on DID exist.

Accepted Answer

There is a lack of controlled outcome studies on dissociative identity disorder, so no definitive answers on treatment approaches or outcomes can be given.

Question 10

Louise arrived at the emergency room complaining of severe stomach pain.After careful evaluation,it became clear that Louise had purposely given herself food poisoning.She would most likely
A)be malingering.
B)have somatization disorder.
C)have la belle indifference.
D)have factitious disorder.

Accepted Answer

Given that Louise purposely gave herself food poisoning, she would likely be diagnosed with factitious disorder. Factitious disorder involves intentionally pretending or exaggerating physical or psychological symptoms for the purpose of receiving medical attention or assuming the "sick role." A diagnosis of malingering would indicate that the individual is intentionally faking symptoms for some other specific gain, such as avoiding work or legal problems. Somatization disorder and la belle indifference are not applicable in this case, as they do not involve intentional self-harm or deception.

Question 11

Compared to the DSM-IV-TR diagnoses,the DSM-5 system places more emphasis on __________ rather than the number or range of somatic symptoms.
A)distress and behavior accompanying somatic symptoms
B)behavior associated with illness detection
C)distress about impending illness or death
D)Both a and c

Accepted Answer

The DSM-5 system emphasizes the distress and behavior accompanying somatic symptoms and the distress about impending illness or death, rather than just the number or range of somatic symptoms. This shift reflects a more holistic approach to diagnosis, considering the psychological and behavioral aspects of somatic symptom disorders.

Question 12

The DSM-5 added the following disorder to the DSM-IV-TR somatic symptom disorders category
A)illness anxiety disorder.
B)conversion disorder.
C)malingering.
D)factitious disorder.

Accepted Answer

The DSM-5 added illness anxiety disorder to the somatic symptom disorders category. This disorder involves excessive worry and fear about having a serious illness, despite minimal or no actual symptoms.

Question 13

According to the DSM-5,unwarranted fears about a serious illness despite absence of any significant somatic symptoms is called
A)illness anxiety disorder.
B)depersonalization/dearealization disorder.
C)factitious disorder.
D)conversion disorder

Accepted Answer

According to the DSM-5, unwarranted fears about a serious illness despite absence of any significant somatic symptoms is called illness anxiety disorder.

Question 14

A factitious disorder imposed on another is referred to as
A)Munchausen syndrome by imposition.
B)Munchausen symptom diversion.
C)Munchausen syndrome by proxy.
D)none of the above.

Accepted Answer

Factitious disorder imposed on another is also known as Munchausen syndrome by proxy. This disorder involves a person, usually a caregiver or a parent, intentionally causing illness or injury to another individual, usually a child, in order to gain attention or sympathy.

Question 15

Which of the following is most similar to somatic symptom disorder?
A)body dysmorphic disorder
B)conversion disorder
C)Illness anxiety disorder
D)dissociative disorder

Accepted Answer

Illness anxiety disorder is most similar to somatic symptom disorder as both involve excessive and persistent concerns about physical symptoms and health, despite no or minimal medical evidence. Both disorders also cause significant distress and impairment in functioning. Body dysmorphic disorder involves excessive preoccupation with imagined or minor flaws in physical appearance, conversion disorder involves physical symptoms that cannot be explained by any underlying medical condition, and dissociative disorders involve disruptions in consciousness, memory, or identity.

Question 16

Which of the following best illustrates Illness anxiety disorder?
A)An ulcer caused by stress.
B)A persistent unsubstantiated fear of having cancer.
C)Having obsessions with an imagined physical defect,such as facial wrinkles.
D)Experiencing recurring pain with no physical basis.

Accepted Answer

Illness anxiety disorder, formerly known as hypochondriasis, involves excessive worry and fear about having a serious illness, despite evidence to the contrary. Option B best illustrates this type of disorder.

Question 17

The term "conversion" originated with
A)Sigmund Freud
B)Abraham Maslow
C)Ivan Pavlov
D)Dermott Helmich

Accepted Answer

The term "conversion" was initially used by Sigmund Freud to describe the process by which mental conflict is transformed into physical symptoms. This concept was developed in Freud's studies of hysteria, a condition characterized by the conversion of repressed psychological conflicts into physical symptoms. Freud's work on conversion is considered a key contribution to the development of psychoanalysis.

Question 18

Anesthesia and aphonia are examples of __________ disorder.
A)illness anxiety
B)conversion
C)factitious
D)somatic symptom

Accepted Answer

Anesthesia and aphonia are both examples of conversion disorder, which is characterized by physical symptoms that have no medical explanation and are believed to be caused by psychological distress or conflict. Conversion disorder is a type of somatic symptom disorder. Illness anxiety disorder involves preoccupation with having or developing a serious illness, factitious disorder involves intentional production or falsification of symptoms, neither of which are applicable to these specific symptoms.

Question 19

DSM-5 symptoms of conversion disorder include all of the following EXCEPT:
A)one or more neurologic symptoms affecting voluntary motor function.
B)three or more neurologic symptoms affecting voluntary motor function.
C)diagnostic findings are internally inconsistent.
D)symptoms cannot be explained by a medical condition.

Accepted Answer

According to DSM-5 criteria, the presence of one or more neurologic symptoms affecting voluntary motor or sensory function is sufficient for a diagnosis of conversion disorder. There is no requirement for three or more symptoms. Additionally, diagnostic findings must be internally inconsistent and the symptoms cannot be explained by a medical condition.

Question 20

All of the following are DSM-5 symptoms of somatic symptom disorder EXCEPT:
A)at least one somatic symptom is distressing or disrupts daily life.
B)excessive thoughts,feelings,and behaviors related to somatic symptoms.
C)long-lasting history of mental illness.
D)has occurred for at least six months.

Accepted Answer

The DSM-5 criteria for somatic symptom disorder do not include a long-lasting history of mental illness as a symptom. The other three options are included in the criteria.

Quiz 8: Dissociative Disorders and Somatic Symptom Disorders

The Greek word "hystera" means

The DSM-5 combines each of the following DSM-IV-TR categories to create the complex somatic symptom disorder EXCEPT:

Neurobiologists focus on

The main feature of illness anxiety disorder is

Somatic symptom disorders all involve

Unlike a malingerer,a person with factitious disorder

Which of the following is NOT presented in the text as a criticism of somatoform disorders?

Which of the following somatic disorders were not changed in the DSM-5?

The controlled outcome studies on dissociative identity disorder (DID) show

Louise arrived at the emergency room complaining of severe stomach pain.After careful evaluation,it became clear that Louise had purposely given herself food poisoning.She would most likely

Compared to the DSM-IV-TR diagnoses,the DSM-5 system places more emphasis on __________ rather than the number or range of somatic symptoms.

The DSM-5 added the following disorder to the DSM-IV-TR somatic symptom disorders category

According to the DSM-5,unwarranted fears about a serious illness despite absence of any significant somatic symptoms is called

A factitious disorder imposed on another is referred to as

Which of the following is most similar to somatic symptom disorder?

Which of the following best illustrates Illness anxiety disorder?

The term "conversion" originated with

Anesthesia and aphonia are examples of __________ disorder.

DSM-5 symptoms of conversion disorder include all of the following EXCEPT:

All of the following are DSM-5 symptoms of somatic symptom disorder EXCEPT: