Test Bank on Abnormal Psychology 7th Edition By Susan Nolen Hoeksema

1. (p. 152) The _____ are a group of disorders in which people experience significant physical symptoms for which there is no apparent organic cause. A. dissociative disorders B. psychotic disorders C. adjustment disorders D. somatic symptom disorders Blooms: Remember Difficulty: Easy Nolen ­ Chapter 06 #1 2. (p. 152) Which of the following represents one of the difficulties in diagnosing somatic symptom disorders? A. The person is probably faking the symptoms B. The person has difficulty pinpointing the physical discomfort C. The person may have a real physical problem that is difficult to detect D. The person does not consciously produce or control the symptoms Blooms: Understand Difficulty: Moderate Nolen ­ Chapter 06 #2 3. (p. 153) When a woman believes she is pregnant but physical examination and laboratory tests show negative results this syndrome is called _____. A. pseudocyesis B. misconception syndrome C. pseudo expectancy D. miscarriage Blooms: Remember Difficulty: Moderate Nolen ­ Chapter 06 #3 4. (p. 153) _____ was formerly known as hypochondriasis. A. Illness anxiety disorder B. Conversion disorder C. Factitious disorder D. Munchhausen syndrome Blooms: Remember Difficulty: Easy Nolen ­ Chapter 06 #4 5. (p. 153) Bethany is experiencing dizziness, head pain and numbness in her lower limbs all with no apparent medical reason. Bethany is most likely experiencing a(n) _____. A. pseudocyesis disorder B. somatic symptom disorder C. dissociative disorder D. acute stress disorder Blooms: Apply Difficulty: Moderate Nolen ­ Chapter 06 #5 6. (p. 153) Sherry believes that she has a serious illness. She has had a headache for several days with no relief from traditional over­the­counter medicines. Her visit to the doctor revealed no organic reason for the headaches. Unsatisfied with the results, she goes to several other medical professionals for treatment. Sherry is most likely suffering from a(n) _____. A. illness anxiety disorder B. somatic symptom disorder C. dissociative disorder D. acute stress disorder Blooms: Apply Difficulty: Moderate Nolen ­ Chapter 06 #6 7. (p. 153) Marcus spends a lot of time at doctors dealing with his pain in his side. He has had several gastrointestinal tests as well as other diagnostic tests and the doctors can find nothing to explain his pain. He spends much time worrying about his mystery pain and is anxious that it is something serious. Marcus is most likely experiencing a(n) _____. A. illness anxiety disorder B. somatic symptom disorder C. dissociative disorder D. acute stress disorder Blooms: Apply Difficulty: Moderate Nolen ­ Chapter 06 #7 8. (p. 154) Vickianna's doctor is trying to distinguish between illness anxiety disorder and somatic symptom disorder. According to the DSM­5, to make the distinction he should be determine if Vickianna _____. A. has physical symptoms B. seeks medical help C. has anxious thoughts D. experiences acute stress Blooms: Apply Difficulty: Moderate Nolen ­ Chapter 06 #8 9. (p. 154) Bertram has spent years being concerned about his health even though he has no symptoms or pain. Several years ago, he read an article on tumors and became preoccupied with thoughts about getting a tumor. He rarely seeks medical help and in fact avoids doctors and hospitals. Bertram is most likely experiencing a(n) _____. A. illness anxiety disorder B. somatic symptom disorder C. dissociative disorder D. acute stress disorder Blooms: Apply Difficulty: Moderate Nolen ­ Chapter 06 #9 10. (p. 154) Which of the following disorders may appear similar in their presentation? A. Somatic symptom disorder and dissociative identity disorder B. Somatic symptom disorder and conversion disorder C. Somatic symptom disorder and illness anxiety disorder D. Somatic symptom disorder and body dysmorphic disorder Blooms: Remember Difficulty: Easy Nolen ­ Chapter 06 #1