Many Somatic Symptom Disorders Involve Some Learning and Behavioural-Based Components

question 11

Multiple Choice

Many somatic symptom disorders involve some learning and behavioural-based components that can be treated by the use of the learning principles implicit in behaviour therapy.A prominent example of such components include which of the following:

• A)The reinforcing function of attention given to individuals which will maintain their 'illness' behaviours
• B)Infrequent checking for physical signs of illness or deformity
• C)Continual visits to the doctor's surgery
• D)Continuous hospitalisation

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