Medically unexplained Flashcards
1
Q
Definition of somatoform disorders
A
Psychological disorder resulting in a physical manifestation
2
Q
Definition of dissociative/conversion disorders
A
Convincing associations in time between physical symptoms and stressful events
3
Q
Describe 2 processes of dissociative disorders
A
Dissociation - separation of distressing event from normal consciousness
Conversion - distressing event transformed to physical symptoms