Dissociative and Somatic Symptom Disorders

These flashcards cover key terms and concepts from the lecture on Dissociative and Somatic Symptom Disorders.

Dissociative Disorders

Sudden temporary alterations in consciousness, identity, or motor behavior.

Dissociative Identity Disorder (DID)

A disorder characterized by a disruption of identity and two or more distinct personality states.

Hidden Observer Phenomenon

A phenomenon proposed by Ernest Hilgard, suggesting that part of the mind remains aware during dissociation.

Dissociative Amnesia

Inability to recall important autobiographical information, typically of a traumatic or stressful nature.

Conversion Disorder

A disorder with altered motor or sensory function that is incompatible with a recognized medical condition.

Alexithymia

A condition where a person has difficulty identifying and expressing emotions.

Malingering

Deliberate faking of behavior or symptoms for external incentives.

Factitious Disorder

Deliberate faking of illness to gain medical attention or sympathy.

Supportive Therapy in DID

A treatment approach that aims to allow the core personality to regain control while managing fragmentation.

Glove Amnesia

A condition where a person experiences numbness in the hand without any physical evidence of trauma.

Somatic Symptom Disorders

Disorders characterized by significant physical symptoms with no apparent organic causes and believed to involve psychological factors.