A Common Occurrence in Somatic Symptom Disorders Is That the Sufferer

question 8

Multiple Choice

A common occurrence in somatic symptom disorders is that the sufferer believes they have physical deficits or symptoms that are significant and threatening,but in most cases there is little or no medical justification for these beliefs.Such cognitive biases are termed:

• A)Hyperchondrial biases
• B)Cognitive dissonance
• C)Interpretation biases
• D)Overt reaction biases

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Definitions:

Repression

A defense mechanism proposed by Freud, wherein unpleasant memories, desires, or thoughts are excluded from conscious awareness.

Defense Mechanism

Psychological strategies brought into play by individuals to manage anxiety or distress, often unconsciously.

Stress

A psychological and physical response to internal or external demands or stressors, characterized by feelings of tension, challenge, or strain.

Life Or Death

A situation or condition that is critically vital, often implying a risk of mortality.