People Who Show or Complain of Physical Problems, Such as Paralysis

question 267

Multiple Choice

People who show or complain of physical problems, such as paralysis, pain, or the persistent belief that they have a serious disease, yet with whom no evidence of physical abnormality can be found, are said to be suffering from ______.

• A) affective disorders
• B) somatoform disorders
• C) schizophreniform disorder
• D) dissociative disorders

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