#1
Which of the following is a characteristic feature of somatic symptom disorder?
Presence of physical symptoms without a medical explanation
ExplanationSymptoms present but no medical cause found.
#2
What is the primary difference between somatic symptom disorder and illness anxiety disorder?
The focus of the individual's concern
ExplanationSomatic symptom disorder focuses on physical symptoms; illness anxiety disorder focuses on fearing having a serious illness.
#3
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic feature of conversion disorder?
Symptoms intentionally produced
ExplanationSymptoms are not consciously produced.
#4
Which dissociative disorder is characterized by disruptions of identity, memory, and consciousness?
Dissociative identity disorder
ExplanationMultiple distinct personalities within one individual.
#5
What is the most common type of dissociative amnesia?
Selective amnesia
ExplanationInability to recall specific events.
#6
What is the term used to describe a situation where a person suddenly travels away from home and is unable to recall their past?
Dissociative fugue
ExplanationSudden travel with memory loss.
#7
Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for developing dissociative identity disorder?
Genetic predisposition
ExplanationGenetics not considered a risk factor.
#8
What is the term used to describe a condition where a person experiences physical symptoms that suggest a medical condition but have no identifiable physical cause?
Somatization disorder
ExplanationMultiple physical complaints with no medical explanation.
#9
Which of the following is a common comorbidity with dissociative disorders?
Post-traumatic stress disorder
ExplanationOften co-occurs with traumatic experiences.