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Ronda has a somatic symptom disorder. She complains constantly of headaches, but no medical explanation can be found. In fact, Ronda's head does not actually hurt, but she interprets any sensation in her head as a headache and sign of a serious medical problem. This is an example of the role of ____ in causing a somatic symptom disorder. Some people with somatoform disorder misinterpret sensory experiences as real and dangerous symptoms of a serious medical problem.


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Wealth

An abundance of valuable material possessions or resources, including money, property, and other assets.

Institutionalized

The process of establishing something as a norm or standard within a structured system or organization, often associated with formal rules and conventions.

Superiority of Reason

The belief that reason and logical thinking are the highest means of understanding or solving problems, superior to emotion or faith.

Western Philosophy

A tradition of philosophy that originates in the Western world, encompassing a wide range of theories and philosophical movements from ancient times to the present.

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