Question 1

A person,who experiences a long series of imagined physical complaints,feels ill much of the time,and visits doctors repeatedly,would most likely be suffering from

Accepted Answer

The symptoms described are characteristic of somatization disorder. This disorder is characterized by multiple, recurrent physical complaints that cannot be fully explained by a medical condition, and which cause significant distress or impairment in functioning. Patients with somatization disorder often visit doctors repeatedly and undergo many medical tests in search of a diagnoses or cure for their perceived symptoms.

Question 2

When people fake their own medical problems in order to gain attention and sympathy from medical professionals,they would be diagnosed with

Accepted Answer

Munchausen syndrome is a psychiatric disorder in which individuals fake or exaggerate physical or psychological symptoms to gain attention and sympathy from medical professionals. Prader-Willi syndrome is a genetic disorder that causes decreased muscle tone, developmental delays and other medical issues. Munchausen syndrome by proxy is a form of child abuse in which a caregiver fakes or causes symptoms in a child to gain attention or sympathy from medical professionals. Conversion disorder involves experiencing physical symptoms that can't be explained by medical conditions.

Question 3

Rudy was diagnosed with Munchausen Syndrome,schizoaffective disorder,and a borderline personality disorder.This multiple diagnosis illustrates that

Accepted Answer

Comorbidity refers to the presence of two or more disorders in the same individual. The fact that Rudy has been diagnosed with multiple disorders illustrates the high level of comorbidity that can occur in people with mental illness. However, this does not suggest that these disorders are all symptoms of the same larger category or that psychological diagnosis is simply guesswork. While there may be some overlap and confusion in diagnosing mental illness, the existence of comorbidity underscores the complex and multifaceted nature of these conditions.

Question 4

When a person suffers from more than one disorder at a time,their emotional misery is increased,and health care providers have more difficulty in diagnosing and treating the person.This person would be described as

Accepted Answer

Comorbidity refers to the presence of two or more disorders in the same individual. This can complicate diagnosis and treatment as symptoms from one disorder may overlap with symptoms from another disorder. Comorbidity is common in mental health disorders, and it increases emotional distress and can make it harder for healthcare providers to diagnose and treat the person effectively. Options A, B, and D are specific types of disorders and do not describe the situation of having more than one disorder at the same time.

Question 5

Before the doctor sees Mina,the nurse asks Mina a series of questions regarding her bodily complaints.Mina tells the nurse that in the past week she has had vomiting,constipation,shortness of breath,difficulty swallowing,numbness in her feet at night,a painful tingling in her feet during the day,and headaches that keep her in bed most of the day.The nurse suspects that Mina may have

Accepted Answer

Mina's symptoms are physical complaints that cannot be fully explained by any known medical condition. This is the defining characteristic of somatization disorder. Option A, hypochondriasis, is characterized by excessive preoccupation with one's health and fear of having a serious illness. Option C, a pain disorder, is characterized by pain that is the primary focus of clinical attention, while Mina's symptoms are varied. Option D, a conversion disorder, involves the presence of neurological symptoms that are not fully explained by a medical condition, while Mina's symptoms are not predominantly neurological in nature.

Question 6

Sarah says that she feels "sick" all the time and has consulted many different doctors regarding her numerous physical complaints.However,no organic cause can be identified for any of these physical complaints.Sarah most likely has

Accepted Answer

Sarah's persistent physical symptoms with no identifiable organic cause suggest that she may have a somatization disorder. This disorder is characterized by multiple physical complaints that are not due to any underlying medical condition. Hypochondriasis involves a preoccupation with having a serious illness despite not having any specific physical symptoms. Pain disorder involves physical pain that is not fully explained by a medical condition, and conversion disorder involves physical symptoms that are due to psychological distress.

Question 7

Justine was diagnosed with Munchausen syndrome by proxy.This means that she

Accepted Answer

Munchausen syndrome by proxy (MSBP) is a psychological disorder where an individual intentionally fabricates or induces illness in another person (typically a child, elderly person, or dependent adult) to gain attention or sympathy for themselves. Therefore, option B is correct as it describes the behavior associated with MSBP. Options A, C, and D do not accurately describe MSBP.

Question 8

In contrast to hypochondriasis,somatization disorders result when

Accepted Answer

Somatization disorders are characterized by the expression of psychological distress through physical symptoms. These individuals may complain of numerous physical symptoms and seek medical attention, despite no underlying medical condition being identified. In contrast to hypochondriasis, somatization disorders are not necessarily focused on a specific illness, but rather a general expression of anxiety or distress through physical means.

Question 9

Mac has been to numerous doctors regarding the pain in his hips and knees.Although Mac is clearly experiencing pain in these areas,the doctors can find no sign of arthritis or muscular damage.Mac may be experiencing

Accepted Answer

Mac's symptoms match the criteria for a pain disorder, which is a type of somatoform disorder where the individual experiences pain that cannot be explained by any physical damage or injury. This disorder may be caused or exacerbated by psychological factors such as stress or anxiety.

Question 10

Edgar is experiencing severe back pain that has no identifiable physical cause.Edgar's pain disorder would be classified as a(n)__________ disorder.

Accepted Answer

The description of Edgar's condition suggests a somatoform disorder, which is characterized by physical symptoms that have no clear physical cause. Generalized anxiety disorder involves excessive and persistent worry and anxiety that is not specific to a physical symptom. Organic mental disorders involve dysfunction in the brain and nervous system, while dissociative disorders involve disruptions or changes in consciousness, memory, identity, or perception.

Question 11

Which of the following diagnoses may be renamed complex somatic symptom disorder in the DSM-5?

Accepted Answer

Pain disorder is being renamed complex somatic symptom disorder in the DSM-5, as it encompasses a more comprehensive view of somatic symptoms beyond just pain.

Question 12

Which of the following is an example of pain disorder?

Accepted Answer

Chronic pain with no identifiable physical cause is a common symptom of pain disorder. Option B describes masochistic behavior, which is not necessarily indicative of pain disorder. Option C describes a type of sensory disorder, while option D is not a valid option, as it presents redundant information.

Question 13

Trenton was diagnosed with Munchausen syndrome.This means that he

Accepted Answer

Munchausen syndrome is a mental health condition in which a person fakes or exaggerates their own medical symptoms in order to gain attention and sympathy from others.

Question 14

Halley enjoys the attention she receives when she goes to the doctor,so she has been making herself appear sick by deliberately causing minor ankle sprains or digestion problems or by complaining of frequent "headaches" and "heart palpitations." Halley would most likely be diagnosed with

Accepted Answer

Halley is intentionally causing physical symptoms and seeking medical attention for those symptoms. This is a hallmark behavior of Munchausen syndrome, which is a mental health disorder characterized by a person faking or producing physical symptoms in order to gain attention and sympathy from others, particularly medical professionals. Psychosomatic disorders involve real physical symptoms that are caused or worsened by psychological factors. Conversion disorder involves the manifestation of physical symptoms without any discernible medical cause, but the symptoms are not intentionally produced like in Munchausen syndrome. Klinefelter's syndrome is a genetic disorder that typically affects males and involves an extra X chromosome.

Question 15

Sam had been sick since he was a young child.He was rushed to the hospital by his desperately concerned mother.Although his mother was praised by the hospital personnel for her attentiveness,the doctors discovered that the mother had been injecting her son with 7-up to make him sick so she could get attention and sympathy from medical personnel and be considered a "concerned,devoted" mother.Sam's mother would most likely be diagnosed with

Accepted Answer

The scenario describes a case of Munchausen syndrome by proxy, where a caregiver (often a parent) fabricates or induces illness in someone under their care to gain attention or sympathy for themselves. The injection of 7-up to make the child sick is a clear indicator of this behavior. Obsessive-compulsive disorder, Prader-Willi syndrome, and conversion disorder do not fit the symptoms described in the scenario.

Question 16

Ben was usually in the hospital at least 15 times a year.He was taking 19 different medications,and his mother said that she desperately wanted him to be healed.The doctors discovered that there was nothing wrong with Ben.It was determined that Ben's mother had a pathological need to seek attention and sympathy from medical professionals by "keeping her child sick." Ben's mother had which of the following disorders?

Accepted Answer

The presented case is an example of Munchausen Syndrome by Proxy, which is a disorder where a caregiver intentionally causes or fabricates illness or injury in a person under their care to gain attention or sympathy for themselves.

Question 17

When an affected person fakes the medical problems of someone in his or her care in order to gain attention,that person would be diagnosed with

Accepted Answer

Munchausen syndrome by proxy is a disorder in which an individual deliberately falsifies or induces medical or psychological symptoms in another person under their care to gain attention or sympathy. It is also known as factitious disorder imposed on another (FDIA) or medical child abuse.

Question 18

When a person suffers from more than one mental disorder at a time,the person is said to be

Accepted Answer

When a person suffers from more than one mental disorder at a time, it is known as comorbidity. This is a common occurrence in mental health conditions and can make diagnosis and treatment more challenging.

Question 19

Which of the following is an example of hypochondriasis?

Accepted Answer

Hypochondriasis is a condition where a person is excessively worried about their health and tends to think they have illnesses. Wally's belief of having blocked arteries based on a single symptom of a higher heart rate during exertion is an example of hypochondriasis. Option A is an example of a person taking precautions due to an actual injury. Option B is an example of sudden onset of symptoms that may have a psychogenic cause. Option C is an example of performance anxiety.

Question 20

People with which of the following disorders are usually mothers who fabricate their children's illnesses and sometimes even deliberately harm their children to make them sick?

Accepted Answer

Munchausen syndrome by proxy refers to a disorder where a caregiver, usually a mother, fabricates or induces illness in their child for attention or sympathy. Somatization disorder and conversion disorder involve experiencing physical symptoms without any medical explanation, while Klinefelter's syndrome is a genetic disorder that affects males.

Quiz 14: C: Psychological Disorders