Question 1

What is the important factor in diagnosing somatic symptom disorder?

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A)  the medical cause of the pain
B)  the help-seeking behaviours they engage in
C)  psychological or behavioural factors are compounding the severity and impairment of the physical symptoms
D)  the level of suffering the individual is experiencingE) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 2

A woman was obsessed with the idea that if she did not eat in a consistent calculated way, some disaster would befall her family.What is the symptom subtype of this aspect of obsessive-compulsive disorder?

Accepted Answer

A)  checking thinking
B)  forbidden thinking
C)  contamination thinking
D)  symmetrical thinkingE) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 3

Susan's doctor accused her of malingering.What is he suggesting she is doing?

Accepted Answer

A)  exaggerating
B)  being extremely emotional
C)  faking
D)  becoming fixated on a symptomE) A) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 4

In obsessive-compulsive disorder, certain types of obsessions lead to certain types of compulsions.Which of the following matches an obsession and its consequent rituals?

Accepted Answer

A)  symmetry: hoarding
B)  sexual obsessions: checking
C)  contamination: checking
D)  aggression obsessions: hoardingE) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 5

Vince has been under a lot of stress.One morning he awakens to find he is totally blind.At his physician's office, Vince says he is upset by the loss of his eyesight, but he appears to be totally calm.Which of the following can best explain Vince's lack of emotional reaction?

Accepted Answer

A)  malingering
B)  la belle indifférence
C)  emotional compensation
D)  Munchausen syndromeE) C) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 6

Define the terms "obsession" and "compulsion." Describe the four types of obsessions and provide examples of each, and of associated compulsions.Explain how they are related to each other (i.e., why and how compulsions often develop after obsessional thinking develops).

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Question 7

In which country have researchers found obsessive-compulsive behaviours to be most often related to religious rituals?

Accepted Answer

A)  Saudi Arabia
B)  Ireland
C)  Russia
D)  SomaliaE) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 8

Which approach has shown the most evidence for success in treating trichotillomania and excoriation disorder?

Accepted Answer

A)  exposure and ritual prevention (ERP) 
B)  cognitive-behavioural therapy
C)  habit reversal training
D)  SSRIsE) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 9

Based on DSM-5 recommendations, what is the most important target for treatment in somatic symptom disorder?

Accepted Answer

A)  the pain
B)  the psychological experiences of anxiety and distress
C)  interpersonal relationships
D)  decreasing help-seeking behavioursE) B) and C)
F) A) and D)

Question 10

Karen has come in for treatment for hoarding.Based on the average age that individuals typically seek treatment, how old would Karen likely be?

Accepted Answer

A)  15-20 years old
B)  25-30 years old
C)  30-40 years old
D)  over 50 years oldE) None of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 11

What is the meaning of the word soma?

Accepted Answer

A)  fantasy
B)  demonic
C)  illness
D)  bodyE) A) and B)
F) All of the above

Question 12

Donna has twelve cats (and would happily accept more) , but her cats live in unsanitary conditions and some are not very healthy.Donna often attributes human characteristics to her cats and has dysfunctional relationships with people.Based on her poor mental health, along with the symptoms mentioned, what would Donna's diagnosis most likely be?

Accepted Answer

A)  obsessive-compulsive disorder
B)  trichotillomania
C)  hoarding disorder
D)  excoriation disorderE) C) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 13

What does research suggest about the etiology of body dysmorphic disorder?

Accepted Answer

A)  There is a strong genetic component, as it often runs in families.
B)  The etiology seems to be similar to obsessive-compulsive disorder.
C)  There are strong psychological vulnerabilities.
D)  It is caused by unconscious conflict.E) All of the above
F) B) and D)

Question 14

Which of the following is NOT a focus of the therapy provided by Barlow and his colleagues for somatic symptom disorder and illness anxiety disorder?

Accepted Answer

A)  providing reassurance
B)  reducing stress
C)  reducing help-seeking behaviours
D)  focusing on the origin of symptomsE) B) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 15

In treating body dysmorphic disorder, which neurotransmitter should be targeted for the most effective treatment?

Accepted Answer

A)  norepinephrine
B)  dopamine
C)  GABA
D)  serotoninE) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 16

Gisele has somatic symptom disorder.Which statement most likely describes Gisele?

Accepted Answer

A)  She has schizophrenia.
B)  She has illness anxiety disorder.
C)  She is married.
D)  She is from a low socioeconomic group.E) C) and D)
F) B) and D)

Question 17

Frank complained to his doctor that he had weakness in his legs and difficulty keeping his balance, with the result that he fell frequently.Medical examinations revealed no physical problems.What is this type of conversion symptom called?

Accepted Answer

A)  globus hystericus
B)  aphasia
C)  aphonia
D)  astasia-abasiaE) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 18

Discuss some of the ways in which it is sometimes difficult to distinguish between conversion reactions, real physical disorders, and malingering (faking).Describe some of the ways that can help a clinician make an accurate diagnosis.

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Question 19

Which of the following would be typical for a patient suffering from a conversion disorder?

Accepted Answer

A)  the ability to identify everything in the visual field even though the patient reports that she is blind
B)  great concern with the loss of function and belief that it is a symptom of a potentially fatal disease
C)  the ability to avoid walking into things even though he reports being unable to see anything
D)  the ability to see some bright objects when calm, but suffering complete loss of sight during a stressful period or emergencyE) B) and D)
F) A) and D)

Question 20

Joe just ate six chili dogs and drank a litre of soda.If Joe had illness anxiety disorder, how would he most likely interpret any resulting stomach discomfort?

Accepted Answer

A)  as yet another sign of numerous vague, chronic "infections" that have plagued him for years, which no one seems to be able to properly diagnose
B)  as a sign that something is probably seriously wrong with his stomach, and he would calmly phone in "sick" to work
C)  as a sign that something is seriously wrong with his stomach and, feeling very anxious, he would immediately call his doctor
D)  as a sign that someone is trying to poison himE) All of the above
F) B) and D)

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