Somatoform Disorders Answers

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.

Individuals with a neurotic personality tend to have negative views of themselves and their emotions.

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 __________.

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

Hypochondriacs seek out medical care in order to verify that they do not have an illness. Please select the best answer from the choices provided

Somatization disorders occur more often in men than in women.

All of the following are types of somatoform disorders except __________.

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.

Conversion disorder can affect motor and sensory skills in all of the following ways except __________.

Individuals suffering from somatoform disorders often see several doctors about their symptoms because __________.