Somatoform Disorders Flashcards
The somatoform disorders are distinguished by the __________ of the disorder and the __________.
symptoms
motivation
What is somatization?
The presentation of psychological distress by means of symptoms that resemble a physical disease
What is somatization?
The presentation of psychological distress by means of symptoms that resemble a physical disease
What are the symptoms of somatization disorder (somatic symptom disorder)?
- Pain symptoms, at least 4, in different body sites
- At least 2 GI symptoms
- At least one sexual or reproductive problem other than pain
- At least one pseudoneurologic symptom
What are the symptoms of somatization disorder (somatic symptom disorder)?
- Pain symptoms, at least 4, in different body sites
- At least 2 GI symptoms
- At least one sexual or reproductive problem other than pain
- At least one pseudoneurologic symptom
__________ has been shown to reduce the frequency and severity of symptoms of somatization disorder.
cognitive behavioral therapy
__________ has been shown to reduce the frequency and severity of symptoms of somatization disorder.
cognitive behavioral therapy
What characterizes conversion disorder?
- sensory or motor symptom (loss)
- no findings in medical workup
- Not intentional
- psychological connection no longer necessary
What is hypochondriasis (illness anxiety disorder?
- preoccupation with having a serious disease due to misinterpretation of bodily sensations
- cannot be reassured
What is hypochondriasis (illness anxiety disorder?
- preoccupation with having a serious disease due to misinterpretation of bodily sensations
- cannot be reassured
What is Factitious disorder?
=munchausen’s
-Symptoms are intentionally created for the purpose of assuming the “sick role” and the attention and reduction of responsibility that accompanies it
What is Factitious disorder?
=munchausen’s
-Symptoms are intentionally created for the purpose of assuming the “sick role” and the attention and reduction of responsibility that accompanies it
What is malingering?
- individuals feign illness for reasons other than the sick role
- secondary gain, often financial
