Somatoform Disorders Answers

An individual who experiences neurotic behavior may be prone to developing a somatoform disorder.

The type of somatoform disorder involving an individual developing or imagining symptoms of a disease or sickness is __________. A. hypochondrias B. somatization disorder C. conversion disorder D. Munchausen’s syndrome Please select the best answer from the choices provided

Conversion disorders are more common in rural populations or in areas of lower socioeconomic status.

An individual with a somatoform disorder usually avoids seeking medical attention.

Symptoms involved with somatoform disorders feel very real to the patient but are often imagined, especially when they are unable to be diagnosed. Please select the best answer from the choices provided

Individuals suffering from somatoform disorders often see several doctors about their symptoms because __________.A.doctors often refer their patients for a second opinionB.their symptoms often fall under several specialtiesC.doctors get frustrated with them and refuse to treat themD.they are looking to find a doctor to give them a diagnosis

It is relatively easy for doctors to diagnose somatoform disorders.

Many of the physical symptoms experienced by someone with a somatization disorder seem to be caused by psychological issues.

Conversion disorder can affect motor and sensory skills in all of the following ways except __________. A. loss of balance B. loss of vision and hearing C. hallucinations D. loss of memory Please select the best answer from the choices provided

Somatization disorders occur more often in men than in women.