The most common medications for treating persons with somatic symptom disorder has been
a. selective serotonergic reuptake inhibitors.
b. tricyclics.
c. antipsychotics.
d. MAO inhibitors.
Question 2Stigma resistance is associated with
a. sufficient friendships in one's social network.
b. insufficient friendships in one's social network.
c. having a large family.
d. having a small family.
Question 3Many people avoid psychological treatment and diagnosis because of
a. excessive cost of treatment.
b. the stigma associated with being labeled with a disorder.
c. believing they have no problems whatsoever.
d. feeling that they can handle it themselves.
Question 4Researchers who prefer to include a personality assessment as part of their screening for a somatic symptom disorder should consider using the
a. International Diagnostic Checklist.
b. Screening for Somatoform Disorders (SOMS).
c. Myers-Briggs.
d. MMPI.
Question 5Studies find that in those with schizophrenia,
a. arrests for violence are more frequent than in the general public.
b. arrests for violence are less frequent than in the general public.
c. statistics for violence are not available.
d. violent behaviors are much more subjectively interpreted.
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