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

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Quiz 6

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



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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



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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



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4. (p. 153) was formerly known as hypochondriasis.
A. Illness anxiety disorder
B. Conversion disorder
C. Factitious disorder
D. Munchhausen syndrome



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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



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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



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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



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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



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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



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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



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11. (p. 155) People diagnosed with somatic symptom disorder frequently have periods of all of the
following EXCEPT .
A. substance abuse
B. depression
C. anxiety
D. psychotic disorders



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12. (p. 155) Which of the following statements is true of somatic symptom disorder?
A. Moderate degrees of somatic symptoms are common and quite a few people meet
the diagnostic criteria for somatic symptom disorder.
B. Somatic symptom disorder tends to be a shortterm problem and symptoms disappear soon
after they become apparent.
C. Studies have shown that changes in the symptoms of people with somatic symptom
disorder mirror their emotional wellbeing.
D. A loss of functioning in a part of the body can be the person's only complaint in somatic
symptom disorder.



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