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

Correct answer: Scanning their body for 'clues' of potential ailments and searching the internet.

Explanation

This question identifies the characteristic checking and reassurance-seeking behaviors of individuals with illness anxiety disorder, such as body scanning and internet research.

Other questions

Question 1

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

Question 2

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

Question 3

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

Question 4

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

Question 5

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

Question 6

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

Question 7

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

Question 8

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

Question 9

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

Question 10

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

Question 11

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

Question 12

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

Question 13

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

Question 14

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

Question 15

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

Question 16

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

Question 17

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

Question 18

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

Question 19

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

Question 20

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

Question 21

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

Question 22

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

Question 23

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

Question 24

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?

Question 25

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

Question 26

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?

Question 27

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

Question 28

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

Question 29

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

Question 30

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

Question 31

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?

Question 32

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

Question 33

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

Question 34

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

Question 35

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

Question 37

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

Question 38

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

Question 39

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

Question 40

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

Question 41

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

Question 42

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

Question 43

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

Question 44

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

Question 45

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

Question 46

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

Question 47

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

Question 48

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

Question 49

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

Question 50

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