CDMS Behavioral Health and Psychosocial Aspects of Disability

Question 1

The biopsychosocial model of disability emphasizes that disability outcomes are influenced by which combination of factors?

Accepted Answer

Biological, psychological, and social factors working together

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Medical diagnosis, treatment duration, and surgical outcomes only

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Physical impairment severity and employer cooperation exclusively

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Insurance coverage, legal representation, and physician opinion

Question 2

Which psychological phenomenon describes a worker's fear of re-injury that leads to avoidance of physical activity and prolongs disability?

Accepted Answer

Fear-avoidance model

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Secondary gain syndrome

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Somatization disorder

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Conversion reaction

Question 3

A disability manager notices a claimant is resistant to returning to work despite medical clearance. Which psychosocial barrier is MOST commonly associated with this pattern?

Accepted Answer

Psychological readiness and fear of re-injury

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Genetic predisposition to chronic illness

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Inadequate prescription medication

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Insufficient employer-provided health insurance

Question 4

Which stage of grief, as described by Kübler-Ross, is most commonly observed in individuals newly diagnosed with a permanent disability?

Accepted Answer

Denial

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Acceptance

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Bargaining

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Depression

Question 5

According to the psychosocial literature on disability management, strong social support from family and coworkers is associated with which outcome?

Accepted Answer

Faster return-to-work and better rehabilitation outcomes

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Increased likelihood of litigation against employers

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Higher rates of secondary gain behaviors

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Greater reliance on long-term disability benefits

Question 6

In disability management, 'yellow flags' refer to which type of factors?

Accepted Answer

Psychosocial risk factors that predict delayed recovery and chronicity

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OSHA recordable workplace incidents requiring documentation

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Medical red flags indicating serious pathology requiring immediate referral

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Financial indicators suggesting fraudulent disability claims

Question 7

Which coping style is most associated with positive rehabilitation outcomes in individuals with work-related disabilities?

Accepted Answer

Problem-focused active coping with self-efficacy

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Emotion-focused avoidance coping

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Passive acceptance without goal setting

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Catastrophizing and help-seeking only