Psych Flashcards
1
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Somatisation vs hypochondriac/ illness anxiety disorder def
A
Multiple sx without cause- somatisation
Persistent belief of underlying disease- hypochondria
2
Q
Conversion disorder
A
Functional neurological symtpom disorder.
Loss of kotor or sensory function without neurological cause
3
Q
Dissociative
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Separating off certain memories for normal consciousness
Dissociative identiy disorder extreme spectrum
4
Q
Hoover signs
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Differentiate organic cause from non organic cause leg parents
Normal: hip extension occurs on attempting flexion of contralateral hip against resistance