Somatic Symptoms and Related Disorders

Question 1

one or more somatic symptoms that are distressing or results in significant disruption
excessive thoughts, feelings, or behavior related to the somatic symptoms

Answer 1

somatic symptoms disorder

Question 2

One or more symptoms or deficits affecting voluntary motor or sensory functions that suggests a medical or neurological condition
Psychological factors are judged to be associated because the initiation or exacerbation of symptom is preceded by conflicts or other stressors

Answer 2

Conversion disorder

Question 3

presentations w/ conversion disorders

Answer 3

With weakness or paralysis
With abnormal movement
With speech symptoms
With attacks or seizures
With anesthesia or sensory loss
With special sensory symptom (visual, olfactory, or hearing disturbance)

Question 4

Preoccupation with having or acquiring a serious illness
Somatic symptoms are not present, or if present are only mild in intensity
High levels of anxiety about health
Performs excessive health related behaviors
Has been present at least 6 months

Answer 4

Illness anxiety disorder

Question 5

Preoccupation with an imagined defect in appearance
Distress
Not accounted for by other illness like anorexia nervosa

Answer 5

Body Dysmorphic Disorder

Question 6

Intentional feigning of physical or psychological symptoms

• The motivation is to assume the “sick role”
• External incentives, such as money or avoiding legal problems, is absent

Answer 6

Factitious Disorder

Question 7

The act of intentionally feigning or exaggerating physical or psychological symptoms for personal gain
(not an actual diagnosis)

Answer 7

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