Module 8: Somatic Symptom and Related Disorders

Which characteristic is the primary distinguishing feature between illness anxiety disorder and somatic symptom disorder?

What is the estimated prevalence of somatic symptom disorder in the general population?

Within the psychodynamic framework, what defines a 'primary gain' for an individual with a somatic disorder?

What is the defining characteristic of functional neurological symptom (conversion) disorder?

What is the key difference between factitious disorder and the other somatic symptom and related disorders?

According to research in the United States and northern Europe, what is the annual incidence of individual persistent functional neurological symptoms?

How do cognitive theorists primarily explain the development of somatic disorders?

What is the estimated comorbidity rate for functional syndromes like fibromyalgia and somatic pain disorder?

Why are psychopharmacological interventions rarely used as a primary treatment for somatic symptom disorders?

What is the defining characteristic of the disorder 'psychological factors affecting other medical conditions'?

Which bacterium is mentioned as a necessary component for peptic ulcers to develop, with stress potentially increasing symptom severity?

Which treatment for psychophysiological disorders involves teaching individuals how to relax their muscles on command?

In the context of the behavioral explanation for somatic disorders, how is the theory different from the psychodynamic concept of secondary gains?

According to the sociocultural perspective, which cultural group is more likely to report physical symptoms related to stress?

What is a key diagnostic requirement for functional neurological symptom (conversion) disorder regarding medical evaluation?

What gender trend is noted for the diagnosis of somatic symptom disorder?

Which psychological disorder is NOT mentioned as having a high comorbidity with somatic disorders in general?

What is the primary goal of cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT) for somatic disorders?

The term 'conversion' in conversion disorder originated from which theory?

Which psychophysiological disorder is described as a chronic, functional disorder of the gastrointestinal tract with no known structural abnormalities?

What type of treatment approach considers biological, psychological, and social factors and often involves multiple providers like physicians and psychologists?

Depression has been identified as a predictor of early-onset of which cardiovascular condition?

What is the primary difference in how behavioral and psychodynamic theorists view the role of reinforcers (gains) in somatic disorders?

Individuals with factitious disorder are at risk for harm to themselves and others. According to the DSM-5-TR, how does this relate to criminal behavior?

Which of the following is NOT listed as a common motor symptom of functional neurological symptom (conversion) disorder?

The prevalence rate for illness anxiety disorder is largely based on the disorder that it replaced in the DSM. What was this previous disorder called?

What is the primary reason treatment for somatic disorders is often difficult?

Which type of psychotherapy focuses on the relationship between self-experience and the unconscious to treat somatic disorders?

Which of the following conditions is NOT listed as a common type of psychophysiological disorder in Section 8.6.1?

How is biofeedback described as a treatment for psychological factors affecting other medical conditions?

What does a cognitive theorist believe might happen after an individual with somatic-related beliefs has a headache and their medical provider does not confirm a serious diagnosis?

Which disorder is described as having a prevalence that is equal among males and females?

What is considered a key feature of all disorders within the Somatic Symptom and Related Disorders chapter?

What is the primary characteristic of tension headaches as a psychophysiological disorder?

What is NOT a common behavior or feeling associated with Somatic Symptom Disorder?

Individuals with illness anxiety disorder often spend copious amounts of time engaging in what activity?

Somatic symptom disorder is noted to be comorbid with PTSD and what other disorder?

According to the text, which of the following is an example of a factitious disorder behavior?

What has been identified as a factor contributing to insomnia as a psychophysiological disorder?

Which psychological treatment for other medical conditions has been shown to be effective for managing pain and anxiety associated with medical procedures?

What evidence suggests that Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) may be a somatic expression of psychological problems?

What is the key difference between an interdisciplinary and a multidisciplinary approach to treatment?

Which of the following is NOT a factor mentioned as potentially contributing to factitious disorder?

What is the primary focus of the behavioral therapy approach to managing complex chronic somatic symptoms?

A diagnosis of somatic symptom disorder requires that a lack of medical explanation for the symptoms is confirmed.

Which condition is a less commonly seen symptom of functional neurological symptom (conversion) disorder?

In the Making Sense of the Disorders box, what is the key feature of Somatic Symptom Disorder?

According to the text, the prevalence rates for which somatic disorder are largely unknown due to the use of deception?

What is the primary aim of group therapy as a treatment for psychological distress related to physical disorders?

What is the relationship between stress and peptic ulcers, according to the text?