Abnormal Psychology An Integrative Approach 7th Edition By David H.-Barlow -Test Bank A+

All of the following are classified as somatic symptom and related disorders EXCEPT
a. dissociative identity disorder. b. factitious disorder
c. conversion disorder. d. illness anxiety disorder.
ANSWER: a
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Easy
REFERENCES: Somatic Symptom and Related Disorders
OTHER: TYPE: Factual
2. The common aspect of all somatic symptom disorders is a maladaptive or excessive
a. belief that a serious medical condition will cause death.
b. belief that one’s appearance is ugly.
c. response to physical or associated health symptoms.
d. concern with the meaning of a physical pain.
ANSWER: c
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Moderate
REFERENCES: Somatic Symptom and Related Disorders
OTHER: TYPE: Factual
3. Hippocrates and the Egyptians before him thought that hysterical disorders were the result of a _________.
a. dysfunctional ovary b. tense vagina
c. wandering uterus d. none of these
ANSWER: c
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Easy
REFERENCES: Somatic Symptom and Related Disorders
OTHER: TYPE: Factual
NOTES: NEW
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Chapter 06: Somatic Symptom and Related Disorders and Dissociative Disorders
SOMATOFORM AND DISSOCIATIVE DISORDERS

1. Prior to the DSM-III, conditions that are currently characterized as mood disorders were referred to by several
different names, including all of the following EXCEPT
a. depressive disorders. b. affective disorders.
c. psychotic episodes. d. depressive neuroses.
ANSWER: c
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Moderate
REFERENCES: Understanding and Defining Mood Disorders
OTHER: TYPE: Factual
2. The physical symptoms of a major depressive disorder include
a. changes in appetite or weight. b. decreased ability to concentrate.
c. increased energy. d. decreased self-esteem
ANSWER: a
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Easy
REFERENCES: Understanding and Defining Mood Disorders
OTHER: TYPE: Factual
3. One of the symptoms of a mood disorder is called anhedonia, which means
a. a feeling of worthlessness. b. an altered pattern of sleep.
c. indecisiveness. d. an inability to engage in pleasurable activities.
ANSWER: d
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Easy
REFERENCES: Understanding and Defining Mood Disorders
OTHER: TYPE: Factual
4. Mood disorders can range from mild to severe; the most severe type of depression is called
a. major depressive disorder b. dysthymia.
c. cyclothymia. d. profound depression.
ANSWER: a
POINTS: 1
DIFFICULTY: Easy
REFERENCES: Understanding and Defining Mood Disorders
OTHER: TYPE: Conceptual
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Chapter 07: Mood Disorders and Suicide
MOOD DISORDERS AND SUICIDE