What Is the Main Distinction Between Somatization Disorder and Hypochondriasis

question 9

Multiple Choice

What is the main distinction between somatization disorder and hypochondriasis?

• A) A person with hypochondriasis does not generally exaggerate the severity of their symptoms, which is a quality often seen in people with somatization disorder.
• B) Somatization disorder involves multiple physical complaints while hypochondriasis involves only one major loss of function.
• C) Hypochondriasis involves multiple physical complaints while somatization disorder involves only one major loss of function.
• D) A person with somatization disorder does not generally exaggerate the severity of their symptoms, which is a quality often seen in people with hypochondriasis.

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