Question 1

After Trung is robbed at gunpoint,he is found wandering around his neighborhood aimlessly.Although he has no physical injuries,he is unable to recall personal information,such as his name or home address.Trung is most likely suffering from ____.

Accepted Answer

Trung's inability to recall personal information after a traumatic event, such as being robbed at gunpoint, is consistent with dissociative amnesia. This type of amnesia is often triggered by a stressful or traumatic event and involves forgetting personal information, such as one's name or address. Conversion disorder involves physical symptoms that have no underlying medical cause, while dissociative identity disorder and schizophrenia involve more extensive disruptions in one's sense of self and reality.

Question 2

Collins has been complaining of a variety of vague,chronic pains that run all throughout his body as well as blurry vision.After many doctor visits and medical tests,there is still no known physical cause for the symptoms that Collins has been experiencing.Collins is most likely to be diagnosed with ____.

Accepted Answer

Collins is experiencing chronic physical symptoms without any known physical cause, which is a key feature of somatic symptom disorder. While conversion disorder and somatoform pain disorder may be considered, the fact that Collins reports multiple symptoms that are not limited to pain suggest that somatic symptom disorder is the most appropriate diagnosis. Hypochondriasis is an outdated term that is no longer used in the DSM-5, which is the current system used for diagnosing mental disorders.

Question 3

Cigdem thinks that she has a form of cancer,but no doctor has been able to find anything wrong with her.She has been going from one doctor to another for five years now with serious complaints.Cigdem is most likely suffering from ____.

Accepted Answer

Cigdem's behavior of persistently believing she has a serious illness despite medical reassurance and her pattern of visiting multiple doctors aligns with illness anxiety disorder, where individuals are excessively worried about having a serious illness.

Question 4

Spencer is about to be evaluated at his job,when he wakes up Monday morning and finds he is paralyzed and cannot go to work.On Friday evening,Spencer is miraculously able to walk again,yet the following Monday,he is once again paralyzed.Spencer is most likely suffering from ____ disorder.

Accepted Answer

Conversion disorder is a condition where a person experiences neurological symptoms such as paralysis, blindness, or seizures without any underlying medical or neurological explanation. These symptoms are believed to be a result of psychological distress or conflict. In Spencer's case, his paralysis and subsequent recovery suggest a conversion disorder as there is no medical cause for his symptoms. Panic disorder involves sudden, recurrent panic attacks, illness anxiety disorder involves excessive worry about one's health, and generalized anxiety disorder involves excessive worrying and anxiety about various aspects of life, none of which fit Spencer's symptoms.

Question 5

A law student preparing for the state bar exam underwent a battery of tests for partial paralysis in his dominant hand.Although doctors could find no physical cause for this paralysis,the student was able to postpone the exam.Then,strangely enough,the paralysis subsided.A possible diagnosis could be ____ disorder

Accepted Answer

Conversion disorder involves the presence of neurological symptoms that cannot be explained by any underlying medical condition. These symptoms may be caused by psychological factors such as stress or anxiety, and can come and go suddenly. The fact that the student was able to postpone the exam and then experienced a sudden resolution of the paralysis suggests that this may have been a conversion disorder.

Question 6

Lyndsay finds herself often thinking about the possibility of getting an infection from germs in her dorm room,and so she is constantly washing her hands to the point where her skin is red and sore.Lyndsay may be suffering from ____ disorder,and her persistent thoughts are known as ____.

Accepted Answer

Lyndsay's behavior is indicative of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), where her persistent, unwanted thoughts about germs are obsessions, and her repetitive hand-washing is a compulsion aimed at reducing the anxiety caused by these obsessions.

Question 7

Elijah has a strong fear that he has lung cancer.He has been to his doctor several times and is familiar with all of the symptoms of lung cancer that he has researched on WebMD.His doctor can find no physical evidence to suggest that Elijah has lung cancer and is considering a diagnosis of ____.

Accepted Answer

The symptoms described suggest that Elijah may be experiencing illness anxiety disorder, which is a condition in which a person experiences excessive fear and anxiety about their health even when there is no evidence of a serious illness. Conversion disorder and phobia do not match the symptoms described, and while generalized anxiety disorder is also characterized by excessive and persistent worry, it typically does not involve such a specific focus on a particular health concern.

Question 8

Frequently and without warning,images of germs pop into Corbin's mind,and he feels an irresistible urge to stop whatever he is doing,run to a sink,and wash his hands repeatedly.After washing his hands,he feels safe and comfortable,whereas during an attack,he is convinced that he will die if he is not allowed to wash his hands.Corbin appears to suffer from a(n)____.

Accepted Answer

Corbin's symptoms of intrusive thoughts about germs and the resulting compulsive behavior of repeatedly washing his hands to alleviate anxiety are classic symptoms of OCD. The fear that he will die if he doesn't wash his hands is a common thought process for those with OCD, demonstrating how extreme and distressing the disorder can be.

Question 9

Bruce is usually a quiet,well-mannered man.On some occasions,however,Bruce acts like a completely different person; he becomes very angry and violent and responds only to the name Hulk.Bruce has no recollection of these recurrent episodes.Bruce probably suffers from ____.

Accepted Answer

Bruce's symptoms are consistent with dissociative identity disorder, as he exhibits two distinct, separate identities (Bruce and Hulk) and has no memory of his Hulk episodes. Conversion disorder involves physical symptoms with no known medical explanation, dissociative amnesia involves forgetting important personal information, and schizophrenia involves disordered thinking, perception, and behavior.

Question 10

Biological,psychological,and social factors have all been suggested as contributing to somatic symptoms disorders.For example,illness anxiety disorder has been associated with abnormal ____.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Biological,psychological,and social factors have all been suggested...

Question 11

Norman is a hotel owner with a calm,laid-back style of living who occasionally "splits" into a different personality.This other personality is a cranky,violent old woman.Norman is exhibiting ____.

Accepted Answer

Norman is exhibiting dissociative identity disorder, also known as multiple personality disorder, where a person exhibits two or more distinct personality states. The presence of a cranky, violent old woman as an alter personality indicates dissociation of Norman's identity.

Question 12

Hector's wife announces that she is taking their children,moving out of their home,and filing for divorce.Hector disappears and six months later,he is found at a location 500 miles from his home,using a different name and not appearing to know his real name or his home address.Hector is displaying ____.

Accepted Answer

Hector's behavior is consistent with dissociative amnesia, which is a dissociative disorder that involves an inability to recall important personal information, often related to stress or trauma. The sudden and significant stress of his wife's announcement and the impending divorce may have triggered this condition, leading him to forget his identity and home address.

Question 13

Research on dissociative disorders have offered all of the following conclusions except that ____.

Accepted Answer

Research has shown that memory loss and other dissociations experienced by individuals with dissociative disorders are genuine and not consciously fabricated. Options A, B, and D are all conclusions that have been supported by research.

Question 14

Urvi has become preoccupied with an imaginary deformity on her face.She often avoids going out in public and has even looked into corrective surgery,even though the deformity does not exist.Urvi is most likely suffering from ____.

Accepted Answer

Urvi is exhibiting symptoms of body dysmorphic disorder, which is characterized by a preoccupation with an imagined or slight defect in one's appearance that causes significant distress and impairment in daily functioning. This disorder often leads to avoidance behaviors and excessive grooming or checking behaviors. It is not somatic symptom disorder, which involves distress and impairment caused by physical symptoms that have no medical explanation; nor conversion disorder, which involves neurological symptoms that have no medical explanation; nor illness anxiety disorder, which involves excessive worry and fear about having or developing a serious illness.

Question 15

You would be more biologically prepared to have a ____ phobia than a(n)____ phobia.

Accepted Answer

Humans are more biologically prepared to have a phobia of snakes than of books, due to evolutionary factors where snakes have been a threat to survival, unlike books.

Question 16

All of the following are examples of somatic symptom disorders except ____.

Accepted Answer

Anne's ulcer is a physical symptom directly caused by stress, which is not classified as a somatic symptom disorder. Somatic symptom disorders involve physical symptoms that are not fully explained by a physical condition or medical illness. Betty, Colleen, and Dana's symptoms all fall under this category.

Question 17

On the TV show 24,Terri experiences several stressors.She and her daughter are kidnapped,her husband is on a danger mission to track down terrorists,and after escaping from their captors,Terri witnesses her daughter become a victim of a fiery car crash.After fainting,Terri awakens and cannot remember any personal information about herself or her family.It appears Terri is suffering from ____.

Accepted Answer

Terri's inability to remember personal information after experiencing traumatic events is consistent with dissociative amnesia, which is a condition in which a person cannot recall important personal information due to stress or trauma. Cyclothymic disorder and dissociative identity disorder are not supported by the information given, and while anterograde amnesia is a condition in which a person cannot form new memories, Terri's memory loss seems to be specific to personal information, rather than a general impairment of memory formation.

Question 18

Kristine and Nicole are seeing therapists for their psychological problems.Kristine constantly thinks that she is stupid and worthless,and sometimes she has thoughts of killing herself.Nicole cleans her house so much that she doesn't have time to do anything else; she realizes that her house is already clean,but she can't stop herself.Their therapists are most likely treating Kristine for her ____ and treating Nicole for her ____.

Accepted Answer

Kristine is likely being treated for obsessions, which are persistent, unwanted thoughts (in her case, about being stupid and worthless and thoughts of suicide). Nicole is likely being treated for compulsions, which are repetitive behaviors she feels compelled to perform (excessive cleaning), even though she recognizes it's unnecessary.

Question 19

Marie goes to her doctor several times a month.She insists that she has pain in her lower abdomen and believes that her appendix is about to burst.After several visits that showed no signs of physical disorder,Marie's doctor believes that she might suffer from ____.

Accepted Answer

Marie's belief that there is something physically wrong with her despite no signs of physical disorder suggests illness anxiety disorder (formerly known as hypochondriasis). This disorder involves excessive worrying about having or developing a serious illness, even in the absence of medical evidence.

Question 20

Which explanation for the development of somatic symptom disorders is least plausible?

Accepted Answer

The explanation suggesting that somatic symptom disorders develop due to massive repression of unwanted impulses or memories is the least plausible. While repression may play a role in the development of some psychological disorders, there is not enough evidence to support its role in causing somatic symptom disorders. The other explanations listed have more research support and are considered more plausible.

Quiz 14: Psychological Disorders

After Trung is robbed at gunpoint,he is found wandering around his neighborhood aimlessly.Although he has no physical injuries,he is unable to recall personal information,such as his name or home address.Trung is most likely suffering from ____.

Cigdem thinks that she has a form of cancer,but no doctor has been able to find anything wrong with her.She has been going from one doctor to another for five years now with serious complaints.Cigdem is most likely suffering from ____.

Spencer is about to be evaluated at his job,when he wakes up Monday morning and finds he is paralyzed and cannot go to work.On Friday evening,Spencer is miraculously able to walk again,yet the following Monday,he is once again paralyzed.Spencer is most likely suffering from ____ disorder.

Lyndsay finds herself often thinking about the possibility of getting an infection from germs in her dorm room,and so she is constantly washing her hands to the point where her skin is red and sore.Lyndsay may be suffering from disorder,and her persistent thoughts are known as .

Elijah has a strong fear that he has lung cancer.He has been to his doctor several times and is familiar with all of the symptoms of lung cancer that he has researched on WebMD.His doctor can find no physical evidence to suggest that Elijah has lung cancer and is considering a diagnosis of ____.

Bruce is usually a quiet,well-mannered man.On some occasions,however,Bruce acts like a completely different person; he becomes very angry and violent and responds only to the name Hulk.Bruce has no recollection of these recurrent episodes.Bruce probably suffers from ____.

Biological,psychological,and social factors have all been suggested as contributing to somatic symptoms disorders.For example,illness anxiety disorder has been associated with abnormal ____.

Norman is a hotel owner with a calm,laid-back style of living who occasionally "splits" into a different personality.This other personality is a cranky,violent old woman.Norman is exhibiting ____.

Research on dissociative disorders have offered all of the following conclusions except that ____.

Urvi has become preoccupied with an imaginary deformity on her face.She often avoids going out in public and has even looked into corrective surgery,even though the deformity does not exist.Urvi is most likely suffering from ____.

You would be more biologically prepared to have a phobia than a(n) phobia.

All of the following are examples of somatic symptom disorders except ____.

Marie goes to her doctor several times a month.She insists that she has pain in her lower abdomen and believes that her appendix is about to burst.After several visits that showed no signs of physical disorder,Marie's doctor believes that she might suffer from ____.

Which explanation for the development of somatic symptom disorders is least plausible?

Quiz 14: Psychological Disorders

After Trung is robbed at gunpoint,he is found wandering around his neighborhood aimlessly.Although he has no physical injuries,he is unable to recall personal information,such as his name or home address.Trung is most likely suffering from ____.

Cigdem thinks that she has a form of cancer,but no doctor has been able to find anything wrong with her.She has been going from one doctor to another for five years now with serious complaints.Cigdem is most likely suffering from ____.

Spencer is about to be evaluated at his job,when he wakes up Monday morning and finds he is paralyzed and cannot go to work.On Friday evening,Spencer is miraculously able to walk again,yet the following Monday,he is once again paralyzed.Spencer is most likely suffering from ____ disorder.

Lyndsay finds herself often thinking about the possibility of getting an infection from germs in her dorm room,and so she is constantly washing her hands to the point where her skin is red and sore.Lyndsay may be suffering from ____ disorder,and her persistent thoughts are known as ____.

Elijah has a strong fear that he has lung cancer.He has been to his doctor several times and is familiar with all of the symptoms of lung cancer that he has researched on WebMD.His doctor can find no physical evidence to suggest that Elijah has lung cancer and is considering a diagnosis of ____.

Bruce is usually a quiet,well-mannered man.On some occasions,however,Bruce acts like a completely different person; he becomes very angry and violent and responds only to the name Hulk.Bruce has no recollection of these recurrent episodes.Bruce probably suffers from ____.

Biological,psychological,and social factors have all been suggested as contributing to somatic symptoms disorders.For example,illness anxiety disorder has been associated with abnormal ____.

Norman is a hotel owner with a calm,laid-back style of living who occasionally "splits" into a different personality.This other personality is a cranky,violent old woman.Norman is exhibiting ____.

Research on dissociative disorders have offered all of the following conclusions except that ____.

Urvi has become preoccupied with an imaginary deformity on her face.She often avoids going out in public and has even looked into corrective surgery,even though the deformity does not exist.Urvi is most likely suffering from ____.

You would be more biologically prepared to have a ____ phobia than a(n) ____ phobia.

All of the following are examples of somatic symptom disorders except ____.

Marie goes to her doctor several times a month.She insists that she has pain in her lower abdomen and believes that her appendix is about to burst.After several visits that showed no signs of physical disorder,Marie's doctor believes that she might suffer from ____.

Which explanation for the development of somatic symptom disorders is least plausible?

Lyndsay finds herself often thinking about the possibility of getting an infection from germs in her dorm room,and so she is constantly washing her hands to the point where her skin is red and sore.Lyndsay may be suffering from disorder,and her persistent thoughts are known as .

You would be more biologically prepared to have a phobia than a(n) phobia.