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What are the 2 essential characteristics of a somatoform disorder?
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1) physical symptoms for which there is no demonstrable base (strong presumption that they are linked to psychobiological factors)
2) symptoms not intentional or under the conscious control of the client |
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What is malingering?
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Conscious production of symptoms to get some gain (e.g. drugs, disability income)
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What is factitious disorder?
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Conscious production of symptoms to assume the sick role
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What is psychosomatic illness?
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Evidence of a general medical condition that may be affected by stress or psychological factors (eg ulcers, hypertension)
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What are the 5 main Somatoform Disorders?
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1. Somatization Disorder
2. Conversion Disorder 3. Hyperchondriasis 4. Pain Disorder 5. Body Dysmorphic Disorder |
