PSYB32H3 Lecture Notes - Lecture 5: Body Dysmorphic Disorder, Dissociative Disorder, Conversion Disorder
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Psyb32 lecture 5: somatic symptom disorders and dissociative. Somatic symptom disorders bodily symptoms that suggest a physical defect or dysfunction, but no physiological basis can be found: diagnosed if it results in personal distress and impairment. Dissociative disorders disruptions of consciousness, memory, and identity. Body dysmorphic disorder preoccupation with imagined or exaggerated defects in physical appearance. Idea that other people are judging you for whatever you are preoccupied about: cause is the external interpretation of how others perceive your physical appearance, comorbidity (combination of disorders) Man who abused steroids so much his biceps exploded. Feels like his arms are never big enough. Bbd worsened after getting a scar on his bicep muscle: documentary of real patients: http://www. youtube. com/watch?v=iauc2xam7-8. Hypochondriasis preoccupation with fears of having a serious illness: result of an inaccurate perception of the condition of body or mind despite the absence of an actual medical condition, comorbid with depression and gad.
