Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Conversion disorder symptoms are not unique to Western culture. They have been documented in different cultures worldwide.

Question 2

Freud called the reduction in anxiety by converting unconscious conflicts into physical symptoms
A)primary narcissism.
B)secondary narcissism.
C)primary gain.
D)secondary gain.

Accepted Answer

Freud referred to reducing anxiety by converting unconscious conflicts into physical symptoms as primary gain. Secondary gain refers to the additional benefits, such as attention or sympathy, that may be obtained from the physical symptoms themselves. However, this was not the term used by Freud to describe the reduction in anxiety through physical symptoms.

Question 3

Conversion disorder patients were conceptualized by Freud as
A)converting unconscious conflicts into physical symptoms.
B)converting unconscious conflicts into defense mechanisms.
C)experiencing physical symptoms as a result of the superego.
D)experiencing internal conflicts as a result of physical illness.

Accepted Answer

Conversion disorder, according to Freud, occurs when unconscious conflicts are converted into physical symptoms. This is done as a way of dealing with the emotional stress caused by the conflicts, which are often difficult to confront consciously. The physical symptoms serve as a release of this emotional tension, allowing the individual to feel some temporary relief from their psychological distress.

Question 4

Which of the following statements is correct regarding diagnosing a patient's symptoms as a conversion disorder?
A)It is quite apparent when a patient is malingering (faking), but it is difficult to determine whether symptoms are due to real physical disorders or a conversion disorder.
B)It is quite apparent when a symptom is due to a real physical disorder, but it is impossible to determine the difference between a conversion disorder and patient malingering (faking).
C)It is very difficult to determine whether symptoms are due to malingering (faking), real physical disorders, or conversion disorder.
D)The act of diagnosing a conversion disorder can sometimes immediate alleviate the symptoms.

Accepted Answer

Diagnosing a conversion disorder can be challenging as symptoms may mimic those of real physical disorders or be the result of malingering (faking). A thorough evaluation is necessary to rule out any underlying medical conditions or intentional falsification of symptoms.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

The fact that conversion disorder tends to occur in lower socioeconomic groups where there is less medical knowledge suggests that social and cultural factors play a role in its development. Conversion disorder is often seen as a way for individuals to express psychological distress in a socially acceptable way, and may be more prevalent in societies where there is less awareness and acceptance of mental health issues.

Question 6

Factitious disorders are a set of conditions that
A)fall somewhere between malingering and conversion disorders.
B)are completely under voluntary control like malingering.
C)are a manifestation of physical symptoms mostly due to anxiety
D)Are one form of typical child abuse

Accepted Answer

Factitious disorders involve intentionally producing or feigning physical or psychological symptoms for the purpose of assuming a sick role, receiving medical attention, or fulfilling a psychological need. They differ from malingering in that the motivation is not for personal gain, and from conversion disorders in that there is a deliberate intent to deceive or assume the sick role. Therefore, factitious disorders fall somewhere between malingering and conversion disorders. The other options are not accurate descriptions of factitious disorders.

Question 7

Min has been experiencing repeated seizures,but none of the neurologists he has visited could find any abnormal EEG activity.He is likely exhibiting a case of
Dissociative disorder
A)Psychogenic non-epileptic seizures
B)Globus hystericus
C)Aphonia

Accepted Answer

Psychogenic non-epileptic seizures (PNES) are episodes that resemble epileptic seizures but are psychological in origin and not associated with abnormal EEG activity.

Question 8

Loss of physical functioning without any physical cause is most likely a case of
A)conversion disorder.
B)Illness anxiety disorder.
C)Somatic symptom disorder
D)None of the above.

Accepted Answer

Conversion disorder is characterized by physical symptoms that have no apparent medical or neurological cause. Loss of physical functioning, such as paralysis or blindness, is a common symptom of conversion disorder. Illness anxiety disorder and somatic symptom disorder both involve excessive anxiety or preoccupation with physical symptoms, but they do not typically involve loss of physical functioning without a physical cause.

Question 9

With regard to Freud's explanation of "la belle indifference" (the observation that conversion disorder patients are not concerned about their symptoms),research suggests that
A)conversion disorder patients do display "la belle indifference," but Freud's explanation of primary gain is not supported.
B)Freud's explanation is essentially correct, since there is great variability in the amount of concern that conversion disorder patients display regarding their symptoms.
C)conversion disorder patients actually are quite concerned with their symptoms, so Freud's explanation of primary gain is not supported.
D)"la belle indifference" is a myth, thus validating Freud's explanation of primary gain.

Accepted Answer

Research indicates that conversion disorder patients are often quite concerned about their symptoms, contradicting Freud's idea of "la belle indifference" and primary gain.

Question 10

George has completely lost his sight during the past year,but medical experts can find no physical reason for his blindness.This could be an example of
A)Somatic symptoms disorder.
B)Illness anxiety
C)conversion disorder.
D)dissociative disorder.

Accepted Answer

George's blindness with no physical explanation fits the criteria for conversion disorder, which involves the presence of physical symptoms that cannot be traced back to a medical condition. Somatic symptoms disorder and illness anxiety typically involve excessive worry or preoccupation with physical symptoms that are present, while dissociative disorders involve disruptions in memory, identity, or consciousness.

Question 11

Which of the following would be typical for a patient suffering from a conversion disorder?
A)Ability to avoid walking into things even though the patient reports being unable to see anything
B)Ability to see some bright objects when calm but suffering complete loss of sight during a stressful period or emergency
C)Performance far below average when asked to name objects in the visual field when the patient reports blindness
D)Ability to name everything in the visual field even though the patient reports blindness

Accepted Answer

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Question 12

In factitious disorders,the patient
A)voluntarily makes up symptoms with no apparent motivation.
B)is unaware that he/she is making up symptoms.
C)truly experiences symptoms with no apparent physical cause.
D)makes up symptoms in an effort to avoid work or to receive some other benefit.

Accepted Answer

In factitious disorders, patients intentionally fabricate or exaggerate symptoms without obvious external incentives, such as financial gain or avoiding work, which distinguishes it from malingering.

Question 13

Catharsis is
A)the process of placing a tube into the bladder to release urine.
B)an unconscious behavioral process.
C)a purging of emotionally traumatic events.
D)none of the above

Accepted Answer

Catharsis is a psychological term that refers to the process of releasing and purging emotional experiences that are often traumatic. This therapeutic process typically involves discussing and expressing pent-up emotions in a safe environment to promote emotional healing and relief. Therefore, option C is the most appropriate answer since it describes the actual meaning of catharsis. Option A is referring to a medical procedure, and option B is not relevant to the term.

Question 14

An example of factitious disorder imposed on another is
A)deliberate actions directed toward making a child sick.
B)a parent lying to a doctor,e.g., saying that the child has had symptoms that never really existed.
C)a parent developing the same symptoms that the child exhibits.
D)convincing a child to lie to a doctor about factitious symptoms.

Accepted Answer

Factitious disorder imposed on another involves a caregiver intentionally causing or fabricating symptoms in another person, often a child. Deliberately making a child sick is a classic example of this disorder. The other options (B, C, and D) may also be forms of factitious disorder, but they do not necessarily involve actively causing symptoms in the child.

Question 15

Historically,"hysteria" was thought to be the result of a
A)dysfunctional ovary.
B)tense vagina.
C)wandering uterus.
D)flip-flopped fallopian tubes.

Accepted Answer

The concept of "hysteria" dates back to ancient Greece and was thought to be caused by a wandering uterus. The belief was that the uterus could move around the body, causing a variety of symptoms including anxiety, depression, and even physical paralysis. This theory persisted for centuries and was only debunked with the advent of modern medicine.

Question 16

Conversion disorder symptoms generally appear
A)out of the blue.
B)following a physical injury to the affected area.
C)following a traumatic event.
D)in women with repressed sexuality.

Accepted Answer

Conversion disorder symptoms typically emerge after a traumatic or stressful event, such as combat, sexual or physical abuse, or a major accident.

Question 17

Parents suspected of Munchausen Syndrome by Proxy show all of the following typical behaviors
A)helping medical staff to discover the true nature of the child's illness.
B)developing a positive relationship with medical staff.
C)appearing extremely concerned and caring toward the child.
D)purposefully making the child sick.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Parents suspected of Munchausen Syndrome by Proxy...

Question 18

Which of the following statements is true about factitious disorders?
A)Patients are usually revealed to be harboring a reason for malingering
B)The symptoms are uncontrollable.
C)There is no obvious reason for voluntarily producing symptoms.
D)All of the above

Accepted Answer

Factitious disorders involve individuals intentionally producing or exaggerating physical or psychological symptoms without an apparent motive or external reward. Unlike malingering, there is no clear incentive for the behavior, and the symptoms may be controllable or can even worsen after they receive treatment or attention. Therefore, option C is correct, and A and B are incorrect.

Question 19

The modern view of the causes of conversion disorder is
A)completely different from Freud's ideas of the etiology of this disorder.
B)somewhat similar to the causes that Freud described for this disorder.
C)a combination of genetic predisposition and neurobiological trauma.
D)based on social learning theory.

Accepted Answer

The modern view of the causes of conversion disorder acknowledges psychological factors in its development, which is somewhat similar to Freud's emphasis on underlying psychological conflict, although contemporary understanding also incorporates broader biopsychosocial perspectives.

Question 20

In treating conversion disorder,which of the following statements is true?
A)Clients respond well to CBT.
B)Clients respond well to hypnosis.
C)Clients respond well when hypnosis and CBT are combined.
D)Clients do not respond well to any treatment.

Accepted Answer

The answer of In treating conversion disorder,which of the following...

Quiz 5: Somatic Symptom and Related Disorders and Dissociative Disorders

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

Freud called the reduction in anxiety by converting unconscious conflicts into physical symptoms

Conversion disorder patients were conceptualized by Freud as

Which of the following statements is correct regarding diagnosing a patient's symptoms as a conversion disorder?

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

Factitious disorders are a set of conditions that

Min has been experiencing repeated seizures,but none of the neurologists he has visited could find any abnormal EEG activity.He is likely exhibiting a case of Dissociative disorder

Loss of physical functioning without any physical cause is most likely a case of

With regard to Freud's explanation of "la belle indifference" (the observation that conversion disorder patients are not concerned about their symptoms) ,research suggests that

George has completely lost his sight during the past year,but medical experts can find no physical reason for his blindness.This could be an example of

Which of the following would be typical for a patient suffering from a conversion disorder?

In factitious disorders,the patient

Catharsis is

An example of factitious disorder imposed on another is

Historically,"hysteria" was thought to be the result of a

Conversion disorder symptoms generally appear

Parents suspected of Munchausen Syndrome by Proxy show all of the following typical behaviors

Which of the following statements is true about factitious disorders?

The modern view of the causes of conversion disorder is

In treating conversion disorder,which of the following statements is true?