CHAPTER 10 Flashcards
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What is Somatoform Disorder?
A mental disorder characterized by physical symptoms that mimic disease or injury without identifiable physical causes.
What are the main causes of symptoms in Somatoform Disorder?
Mental factors.
What is the typical result of medical tests for individuals with Somatoform Disorder?
Tests are either normal or do not explain the person’s symptoms.
What is Conversion Disorder?
A condition where a patient displays neurological symptoms without a neurological explanation, linked to psychological responses to stress.
List the types of symptoms associated with Conversion Disorder.
- Sensory Symptoms
- Motor Symptoms
- Visceral Symptoms
What is Hypochondriasis?
A somatoform disorder where individuals are preoccupied with their health, convinced they have a serious disorder despite medical reassurance.
What is Somatization Disorder also known as?
Briquet’s disorder or hysteria.
What characterizes Pain Disorder?
Chronic pain in one or more areas thought to be caused by psychological stress.
What is Body Dysmorphic Disorder (BDD)?
A somatoform disorder where individuals are excessively concerned about perceived defects in their physical features.
What is Undifferentiated Somatoform Disorder?
A disorder requiring only one unexplained symptom lasting at least 6 months.
What differentiates Factitious Disorder from Malingering?
Factitious Disorder involves exaggeration of health problems without personal gain, while Malingering is motivated by personal gain.
What is Malingering?
A behavior pattern focused on falsifying or exaggerating health problems for personal gain.
What is the link between somatization disorder and antisocial personality disorder?
Genetic links have been found between somatization disorder and antisocial personality traits.
What is Dissociative Disorder?
Disorders where one loses integration of consciousness, identity, and memories under stress.
What is Psychogenic Amnesia?
Temporary or permanent loss of memory due to extreme psychosocial stress.
What are the sub-categories of Psychogenic Amnesia?
- Localized Amnesia
- Selective Amnesia
- Generalized Amnesia
- Continuous Amnesia
What does Psychogenic Fugue involve?
Generalized amnesia combined with flight from problems or location.
What is Multiple Personality Disorder also known as?
Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID).
What characterizes Depersonalization/Derealization Disorder?
Feelings of not being oneself or lack of control over actions, recurrent and impairing function.
What is the relationship between dissociative states and criminal acts?
Individuals may commit crimes while in a dissociated state.
What percentage of men and women with Dissociative Disorder reported engaging in criminal activity?
47% of men and 35% of women.
What is Peritraumatic Dissociation (PTD)?
Dissociative experiences occurring during or after a traumatic event.
What is a notable risk factor for individuals with dissociative disorders?
Higher rates of suicidal ideation and self-injurious behavior.
