Abnormal Psychology Exam 4

Compared with a therapist with a psychodynamic view, what would a therapist with a cognitive-behavioral view be MOST likely to ask someone whom they suspected might have a somatic symptom disorder?

"Has any friend of yours had similar symptoms recently?"

A person with bulimia nervosa just binge ate a large assortment of desserts. If the person were to verbalize their feelings immediately after the binge, what would the person MOST likely say?

"I can't believe I just did that. I'm disgusting and hopeless."

In Western countries, the prevalence of bulimia nervosa among adolescent girls may be as high as:

1 in 20

Most people who have __ were children or young teenagers at the time of the first attack.

asthma

What produces antibodies?

b-cells

The word lanugo refers to:

fine, silky body hair that develops in individuals with anorexia nervosa

Which statement is TRUE regarding the typical onset of binge-eating disorder?

it occurs later in life than other eating disorders, often in the individual's twenties

What do people MOST commonly do when they want to relieve stress?

listen to music

Which characteristic is very common in individuals with anorexia nervosa but is significantly less common in those who have bulimia nervosa or binge eating?

loss of menstrual periods

Western health care professionals have only recently become aware of the effectiveness of _____ in relieving physical distress.

meditation

Which characteristic is MOST consistent with anorexia nervosa?

overestimating body size

According to Freud, during which developmental stage did all girls develop what he called the Electra complex, which if unresolved could later lead to hysterical disorder?

phallic

Which statement concerning psychological treatments for physical disorders is MOST accurate?

psychological interventions are often most helpful when they are combined

The process of teaching people to identify and eventually rid themselves of unpleasant thoughts that emerge during pain episodes is called:

self-instruction training

A woman with anorexia has lanugo. What has happened?

she has grown fine, silky hair on her body

Gabe appeared at the clinic complaining of pain in his knee, shoulder, and abdomen; nausea and vomiting; blurred vision; and exhaustion. The patient history revealed that he had been going to clinics for years trying to get treatment for these complaints as well as for a host of other physical symptoms. The diagnostic consensus was that Gabe suffered from:

somatic symptom disorder

Which statement BEST reflects our current understanding of disorders that were once referred to as "hysterical disorders"?

the causes are poorly understood, with no theory well supported by research

"It's obvious that the patient observed friends who had symptoms of illness, then imitated those symptoms to get attention," says the therapist. This therapist MOST likely has which theoretical perspective?

the cognitive-behavioral perspective

What is one way that somatic symptom disorder and conversion disorder differ?

the symptoms of conversion disorder are more dramatic

People with __ are thought to be more relaxed, less aggressive, and less concerned about time.

type B personality style

Baron von Münchhausen was:

a cavalry officer who told tall tales

A 35-year-old woman hobbles into the office of a physician complaining of a debilitating illness that has robbed her of the use of her left leg and right arm. The physician, however, finds no physical basis for her symptoms. The patient appears totally unaware that the cause of her symptoms may be psychological. The appropriate diagnosis in this case is:

a conversion disorder

Mason was a chronically ill child who was seen repeatedly in the emergency department for a number of ailments. After several visits, Mason was removed from his home and placed in foster care. While staying in foster care, Mason became quite healthy. In this case, one might suspect that the parent was experiencing:

a factitious disorder

Margo feels a lot of stress from things at home and has started drinking more than usual. If she develops a psychophysiological disorder, it will be because of:

behavioral changes

Taylor has started smoking to help ease her stress from work. If she develops a psychophysiological disorder, it will be a result of:

behavioral changes

The use of a food diary to keep track of eating behavior as part of the treatment of patients with bulimia nervosa is MOST likely to be suggested by a therapist who relies on the:

behavioral perspective

Worldwide, the proportion of students who report periodic binge eating or self-induced vomiting is:

between 25 and 50 percent

Josiah is a cellist preparing for his audition at Julliard, a world-renowned music school. The night before his audition, Josiah suffers an abrupt paralysis in his right arm. He has no known medical conditions that are associated with this symptom. This description MOST closely aligns with:

conversion disorder

Scarlett finds that she needs more than the 8 hours of sleep recommended for adults. If she gets less than 10 hours of sleep per night, she has difficulty concentrating, is forgetful, has problems driving, and cannot work effectively. Scarlett would MOST likely be diagnosed with:

hypersomnolence disorder

Individuals with illness anxiety disorder typically receive the kinds of treatment that are applied to __ disorder.

obsessive-compulsive