Question 1

Jessica constantly complains of a large number of physical complaints that do not center around one particular ailment. After finding no medical explanation for her symptoms, a physician suspects she sufferers from conversion disorder. If Jessica lived several hundred years ago, what diagnosis would be made?

Accepted Answer

A)   hysteria
B)   depersonalization
C)   dementia praecox
D)   manic-depressive psychosisE) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 2

What are some reasons that people tend to engage in somatization?

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1) Illness allows a socially isolated pe...

Question 3

Paul has been under a lot of stress at work. One morning he wakes up and finds himself blind. Although his physician can find nothing physically wrong, Paul is not faking. Which disorder is most consistent with Paul's symptoms?

Accepted Answer

A)   hypochondriasis
B)   conversion disorder
C)   somatization disorder
D)   Munchausen syndromeE) A) and C)
F) B) and C)

Question 4

Since pain disorders are a biobehavioral phenomena, the focus of attention should be on how the patient is responding to physical trauma and the social environment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 7: Disorders of Bodily Preoccupation

What are some reasons that people tend to engage in somatization?

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Since pain disorders are a biobehavioral phenomena, the focus of attention should be on how the patient is responding to physical trauma and the social environment.

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Paul has been under a lot of stress at work. One morning he wakes up and finds himself blind. Although his physician can find nothing physically wrong, Paul is not faking. Which disorder is most consistent with Paul's symptoms?

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What are some reasons that people tend to engage in somatization?

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Since pain disorders are a biobehavioral phenomena, the focus of attention should be on how the patient is responding to physical trauma and the social environment.

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Paul has been under a lot of stress at work. One morning he wakes up and finds himself blind. Although his physician can find nothing physically wrong, Paul is not faking. Which disorder is most consistent with Paul's symptoms?

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