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51. Marie goes to her doctor several times a month. She insists that she has pain in her lower abdomen and believes that her appendix is about to burst. After several visits that showed no signs of physical disorder, Marie’s doctor believes that she might suffer from
A. somatization disorder.
B. generalized anxiety disorder.
C. conversion disorder.
D. hypochondriasis.
52. Cigdem has become preoccupied by an imaginative deformity on her face. She often avoids going out in public and has even looked into corrective surgery, even though the deformity does not exist. Cigdem is most likely suffering from
A. body dysmorphic disorder.
B. conversion disorder.
C. somatization disorder.
D. hypochondriasis.
53. Collins has been complaining of a variety of vague, chronic pains that run all throughout his body, as well as blurry vision. After many doctor visits and medical tests, there is still no known physical cause for the symptoms that Collins has been experiencing. Collins is most likely to be diagnosed with
A. conversion disorder.
B. somatization disorder.
C. hypochondriasis.
D. somatoform pain disorder.
54. Ferris has been having a very stressful time with his advanced calculus class. On the day of the final exam, Ferris complains of severe pain in his back and neck. When his parents take him to the doctor, she can find no physical cause for his pain. Ferris seems to be suffering from
A. hypochondriasis.
B. somatization disorder.
C. somatoform pain disorder.
D. conversion disorder.
55. Dr. Jen Etticks is interested in the role of genes and the appearance of psychological disorders. If Dr. Etticks plans to study somatoform disorders, she will most likely discover that genetic factors play _____ role in the appearance of somatoform disorders.
A. no
B. a minor
C. a major
D. a critical
56. Research suggests that people are especially vulnerable to somatoform disorders when they exhibit which of the following traits?
A. Self-consciousness
B. Openness to experience
C. Insensitivity to physical sensations
D. Conscientiousness
57. After experiencing abuse during her childhood, Fae developed several identities. Fae often switched between a character named Cassie, who was moody, withdrawn, and inarticulate, and a character named Val, who was unemotional, eloquent, and self-assured. Fae probably has
A. bipolar disorder.
B. a dissociative disorder.
C. dysphoria.
D. schizophrenia.
58. After Trung was robbed at gunpoint, he was found wandering around his neighborhood aimlessly. Although he had no physical injuries, he was unable to recall personal information, such as his name or home address. Trung was most likely suffering from
A. dissociative amnesia.
B. a fugue reaction.
C. dissociative identity disorder.
D. schizophrenia.
59. On the TV show 24, Terri experiences several stressors. She and her daughter are kidnapped, her husband is on a danger mission to track down terrorists, and, after escaping from their captors, Terri witnesses her daughter become a victim of a fiery car crash. After fainting, Terri awakens and cannot remember any personal information about herself or her family. It appears that Terri is suffering from
A. anterograde amnesia.
B. a fugue reaction.
C. dissociative amnesia.
D. pain disorder.
60. Hector’s wife announced that she was taking their children, moving out of their home, and filing for divorce. Shortly thereafter, Hector disappeared. Hector was found by state police six months later at a location 500 miles from his home, using a different name and not appearing to know his real name or his home address. Hector is displaying
A. dissociative identity disorder.
B. dissociative fugue.
C. conversion disorder.
D. generalized anxiety disorder.
