Psych Flashcards

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Somatisation vs hypochondriac/ illness anxiety disorder def

A

Multiple sx without cause- somatisation

Persistent belief of underlying disease- hypochondria

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Conversion disorder

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Functional neurological symtpom disorder.

Loss of kotor or sensory function without neurological cause

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3
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Dissociative

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Separating off certain memories for normal consciousness

Dissociative identiy disorder extreme spectrum

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4
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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

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