One of the videos in the somatic disorders lecture depicted a 14 year old girl who likely has factitious disorder. What bizarre symptoms was she demonstrating? 

Matt has recently been having paranoid thoughts about his boss at work. While driving down the highway the other day, he saw a billboard ad for Nike that read “Just do it”. Matt assumed that the billboard ad was a signal that he was supposed to quit his job. What type of symptom is this?

I believe that Jimmy Fallon is deeply in love with me, and I write him letters and emails every day.  What type of Delusional Disorder do I have?

Short Answer – Write your answer directly on this page. Be sure to write legibly! READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY! 1. For each of the following items, please describe the possible etiology for each phobia based on the instructions provided. Give specific examples in each answer. a. Describe a water phobia using classical conditioning. You must explain this using correct classical conditioning terminology. (2pts)       b. Describe a blood phobia using vicarious learning. (2pts)       c. Describe a bird phobia using information transmission. (2pts)     d. Describe a public speaking phobia using classical conditioning. You must explain this using correct classical conditioning terminology. (2pts)       2. Based on your explanation above for how a water phobia could have been developed through classical conditioning, describe the exposure component of treatment that would be used to alleviate this phobia. You must explain this using correct classical conditioning terminology. (2pts)    

Which treatment is effective for both OCD and Body Dysmorphic Disorder?

I believe that Jimmy Fallon is deeply in love with me, and I write him letters and emails every day.  What type of Delusional Disorder do I have?

Which subtype of amnesia is seen in individuals with dissociative amnesia with dissociative fugue?

Fatima has panic attacks that seem to come out of the blue, and she does not understand what triggers them. Based on the type of panic attacks she experiences, which disorder is Fatima most likely to have?

Which of the following is not thought to be one of the etiological factors associated with the development of schizophrenia?

Corrine has been experiencing hallucinations, delusions, and disorganized speech for the last 8 months. During this time, her mood has also been extremely depressed, and she reports weight loss, trouble sleeping, and thoughts of inappropriate guilt and suicide. These symptoms all came on at the same time and have been present continuously, with one exception: about 4 months ago, all of Corrine’s mood symptoms went away for about 3 weeks, though they returned afterwards and have been stable since. What would the best diagnosis for Corrine be?