Raskin - Chapter 8

B cells are a type of white blood cell that plays a key role in the immune response by producing antibodies to target and neutralize pathogens such as viruses and bacteria. This is a crucial mechanism to prevent these invaders from infecting cells and causing disease.

Bioenergetics exercises are specifically designed to help individuals become more in tune with their body through breathing and various exercises.

Biofeedback is a technique that involves patients being hooked up to a machine to measure biological functions and reinforce desired changes. It is not a type of medication, exercise, or nutrition program.

Body-oriented psychotherapies encompass a variety of techniques involving physical movement, mindfulness, and embodiment practices to address mental health and emotional well-being. These therapies go beyond traditional talk therapy by incorporating activities like dance, meditation, martial arts, yoga, and movement awareness to promote healing and self-awareness.

Conversion disorder is a specific diagnosis within the DSM-5 that involves physical symptoms without a clear medical explanation, differentiating it from other types of disorders.

The Diathesis-stress model posits that psychosomatic illness results from a combination of a genetic or biological predisposition (diathesis) and the presence of stressful environmental factors. It emphasizes the interaction between these two components in the development of psychosomatic conditions.

Dissociative amnesia is a specific dissociative disorder as per DSM-5, ICD-10, and ICD-11, characterized by difficulty recalling important autobiographical information.

Conversion disorder is the correct term for dissociative disorders of movement and sensation, specifically in the context of the ICD-10 classification. Schizophrenia, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, and Bipolar Disorder are different mental health disorders and not specifically categorized as dissociative disorders of movement and sensation in the ICD-10 system.

Dissociative fugue is a specific dissociative disorder involving amnesia, travel, and a new identity, different from anxiety disorders, bipolar disorder, or OCD.

Dissociative neurological symptom disorder involves symptoms that mimic neurological conditions without a clear organic cause, differentiating it from the incorrect options provided.

The dorsolateral prefrontal cortex is a specific brain region known for its role in decision-making, working memory, and planning. It is also associated with conversion symptoms, which are physical symptoms that have no clear medical explanation.

Factitious disorder involves feigning or inducing illness in oneself to gain attention or sympathy.

Functional relaxation is a specific technique aimed at enhancing body awareness and reducing physical symptoms of various conditions through relaxation.

Highway hypnosis is a phenomenon where a person may drive for an extended period of time without being fully aware of their actions. It is a form of dissociation and can lead to dangerous situations on the road.

Hypnosis is not a form of sleep where the person is unconscious, nor is it a type of magic that controls minds. It is also not a method of inducing hallucinations. Instead, hypnosis involves deep relaxation and suggestion.

Hypochondriasis is a psychological disorder characterized by excessive worry about one's health without any medical basis.

Iatrogenic conditions are those that are inadvertently induced by medical intervention or interaction, rather than being directly caused by the underlying disease or condition being treated.

Identity alteration refers to the creation of a new identity in place of the original one, often seen in individuals experiencing identity confusion or dissociation.

Identity confusion is a form of dissociation where the individual struggles to recall or understand their own identity, leading to confusion and distress.

Lymphocytes are a type of white blood cell that play a crucial role in the immune system by fighting off infections and illnesses.