Describe the features of somatic symptom disorder (somatization disorder), factitious disorders, and malingering, delineating how the three can be differentiated from one another.
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Question 2Describe and distinguish the psychodynamic and iatrogenic explanations for dissociative identity disorder. What are the points of overlap between these explanations?
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Question 3What form does the dissociation take in depersonalization disorder, dissociative amnesia, and dissociative identity disorder? What are the major differences in the symptoms and prospects for recovery in these three disorders?
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Question 4What have researchers concluded when comparing cognitive-behavior therapy (CBT) with standard medical care that is augmented with psychiatric consultation for treating somatization symptoms and complaints?
a. CBT is significantly more effective than standard medical care augmented with psychiatric consultation.
b. Standard medical care augmented with psychiatric consultation is more effective than CBT.
c. Both treatments are equally effective.
d. Although CBT has better initial outcomes, neither CBT or medical care remain effective long-term.
Question 5The class of drugs that appears to be most effective with patients that have a complex somatic symptom disorder is ____.
a. benzodiazepines
b. tricyclic antidepressants
c. SSRIs
d. stimulants
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