Question 1

The most widely applied method of biofeedback uses a device called an _____,which provides feedback about the level of muscular tension in the body.

Accepted Answer

A)   electromyograph
B)   electrode wand
C)   ultrasound machine
D)   emotional regulatorE) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 2

The BEST example of malingering is a person who:

Accepted Answer

A)   fakes an illness because he or she enjoys being a patient.
B)   pretends to have an illness to get sympathy.
C)   falsely claims to have a terminal illness.
D)   feigns an illness to achieve some external gain,such as financial compensation.E) All of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 3

The healthcare provider is examining a woman in the emergency department who is complaining of having bloody diarrhea.The healthcare provider discovers that the woman is inducing her own condition by taking laxatives and anticoagulant medication.When asked why,the woman notes "I like being a patient here." What is the best explanation for the woman's behavior?

Accepted Answer

A)   She has a psychophysical disorder.
B)   She is malingering.
C)   She has a somatic disorder.
D)   She has a factitious disorder.E) None of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 4

_______ are disorders in which biological,psychological,and sociocultural factors interact to cause or worsen a physical illness.

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Question 5

Beyond its use in the control of pain,_____ has been used successfully to help treat such problems as skin diseases,asthma,insomnia,high blood pressure,warts,and other forms of infection.

Accepted Answer

A)   hypnosis
B)   relaxation training
C)   biofeedback training
D)   mindfulness meditationE) A) and D)
F) C) and D)

Question 6

Which statement concerning psychological treatments for physical disorders is MOST accurate?

Accepted Answer

A)   Therapists should focus on one technique to achieve the best outcomes.
B)   Meditation is the most effective treatment for physical disorders and should be tried first.
C)   Psychological interventions are often most helpful when they are combined.
D)   Psychological treatments of physical disorders have not been shown to be effective.E) All of the above
F) A) and B)

Question 7

Which statement BEST reflects our understanding of hysterical disorders?

Accepted Answer

A)   Hysterical disorders are explained similarly to how anxiety disorders are explained.
B)   Currently,hysterical disorders are thought to be due to a "wandering uterus."
C)   Hysterical disorder symptoms appear to be particularly resistant to hypnosis.
D)   The causes of hysterical disorders are poorly understood,with no theory predominant in aiding understanding.E) None of the above
F) B) and C)

Question 8

Adrian recently graduated from college and has started a new job in his field of study.He has very long work hours and gets little sleep.He quit exercising and is not eating a balanced diet.If he develops a psychophysiological disorder,it will be because of:

Accepted Answer

A)   biochemical activity.
B)   behavioral changes.
C)   personality style.
D)   social support.E) B) and C)
F) A) and C)

Question 9

Cindy has recently been diagnosed with cancer.Her quality of life is now poor because her coping style is one of helplessness,and she also has problems expressing her feelings.This is related to:

Accepted Answer

A)   biochemical activity.
B)   behavioral changes.
C)   personality style.
D)   social support.E) A) and D)
F) B) and C)

Question 10

A man received kindness and sympathy from his wife when he was mute.What kind of gains is he receiving from his behavior?

Accepted Answer

A)   primary
B)   secondary
C)   tertiary
D)   noneE) None of the above
F) All of the above

Question 11

Increasingly concerned about my minor heartbeat irregularities,I think that my health is being threatened; more and more often I misinterpret my body's normal signals.Which viewpoint BEST explains my experiences?

Accepted Answer

A)   the psychodynamic viewpoint
B)   the biological viewpoint
C)   the cognitive-behavioral viewpoint
D)   the humanistic viewpointE) None of the above
F) A) and D)

Question 12

Explain Munchausen syndrome and give examples.If you suspected this disorder in someone,which risk factors would you look for?

Accepted Answer

Munchausen syndrome occurs when a person...

Question 13

According to the psychodynamic view,conversion disorder symptoms function to keep unacceptable thoughts and conflicts out of consciousness.This is called:

Accepted Answer

A)   sociocultural stress.
B)   primary gain.
C)   reinforcement.
D)   secondary gain.E) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 14

Somatic complaints are very common in non-Western medical settings.This pattern MOST likely reflects:

Accepted Answer

A)   higher levels of the emotions in these countries that produce somatization.
B)   the effects of living in a collectivist culture.
C)   a view that somatization is an appropriate way to handle emotions.
D)   an Asian bias to celebrate somatization as the only "real" response to emotion.E) A) and B)
F) A) and C)

Question 15

Which of these is a type of factitious disorder?

Accepted Answer

A)   mass hysteria
B)   Munchausen syndrome
C)   hypochondriasis
D)   untreated migraine disorderE) B) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 16

A bacterium and a virus are examples of:

Accepted Answer

A)   lymphocytes.
B)   antigens.
C)   lesions.
D)   collagen.E) C) and D)
F) None of the above

Question 17

How does the DSM-5 label the group of physical illnesses that seem to be caused or worsened by an interaction of biological,psychological,and sociocultural factors?

Accepted Answer

A)   illness anxiety disorders
B)   psychophysiological disorder
C)   somatic symptom disorders
D)   psychological factors affecting other medical conditionsE) A) and B)
F) None of the above

Question 18

Who developed the Social Readjustment Rating Scale?

Accepted Answer

A)   Baron von Münchausen
B)   Ambroise-Auguste Liébault and Hippolyte Bernheim
C)   Thomas Holmes and Richard Rahe
D)   Roger Bartrop and colleaguesE) B) and C)
F) B) and D)

Question 19

What helps the body identify and destroy antigens and cancer cells?

Accepted Answer

A)   antigens
B)   legions
C)   T-cells
D)   lymphocytesE) All of the above
F) C) and D)

Question 20

What is the general relationship between gender and somatic symptom disorder?

Accepted Answer

A)   More men than women are diagnosed with both the somatization pattern and predominant pain pattern forms of somatic symptom disorder.
B)   More women than men are diagnosed with both the somatization pattern and predominant pain pattern forms of somatic symptom disorder.
C)   More men than women are diagnosed with the somatization pattern,but more women than men are diagnosed with the predominant pain pattern form of somatic symptom disorder.
D)   More women than men are diagnosed with the somatization pattern,but more men than women are diagnosed with the predominant pain pattern form of somatic symptom disorder.E) A) and B)
F) B) and C)

Exam 8: Disorders Featuring Somatic Symptoms

Increasingly concerned about my minor heartbeat irregularities,I think that my health is being threatened; more and more often I misinterpret my body's normal signals.Which viewpoint BEST explains my experiences?

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Who developed the Social Readjustment Rating Scale?

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Adrian recently graduated from college and has started a new job in his field of study.He has very long work hours and gets little sleep.He quit exercising and is not eating a balanced diet.If he develops a psychophysiological disorder,it will be because of:

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The most widely applied method of biofeedback uses a device called an _____,which provides feedback about the level of muscular tension in the body.

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What is the general relationship between gender and somatic symptom disorder?

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Beyond its use in the control of pain,_____ has been used successfully to help treat such problems as skin diseases,asthma,insomnia,high blood pressure,warts,and other forms of infection.

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A bacterium and a virus are examples of:

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Which statement BEST reflects our understanding of hysterical disorders?

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Somatic complaints are very common in non-Western medical settings.This pattern MOST likely reflects:

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Cindy has recently been diagnosed with cancer.Her quality of life is now poor because her coping style is one of helplessness,and she also has problems expressing her feelings.This is related to:

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Which statement concerning psychological treatments for physical disorders is MOST accurate?

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The BEST example of malingering is a person who:

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A man received kindness and sympathy from his wife when he was mute.What kind of gains is he receiving from his behavior?

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Which of these is a type of factitious disorder?

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What helps the body identify and destroy antigens and cancer cells?

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