Learning Objectives

Chapter 11

  • Compare how dissociative disorders are similar to the types of dissociative experiences common to most people, describein what ways are they different.
  • Discuss when and how the following dissociative disorders occur and their prevalence in the general population:
    • Depersonalization–derealization
    • Dissociative amnesia
    • DID
  • Assess what is currently available for the assessment and treatment of individuals with dissociative disorders.
  • Compare the differences between a somatic symptom disorder and a psychosomatic disorder. Discuss how they are similar.
  • State the primary diagnostic criteria for each of the following somatic symptom and related disorders:
    • Somatic symptom disorder
    • Illness anxiety disorder
    • Conversion disorder
    • Factitious disorder
  • Appraise the implications for the diagnosis and treatment of somatic symptom disorders due to the fact that many individuals seek help from medical professionals instead of mental health professionals.
  • List the differences and similarities between a somatic symptom disorder and a psychosomatic disorder.