In Which Disorder Do People Feel Ill Much of the Time

question 622

Multiple Choice

In which disorder do people feel ill much of the time and visit doctors repeatedly for problems, such as vomiting or nausea, shortness of breath, and difficulty swallowing, but with no physical cause beingfound for their distress?

• A) delusional disorder
• B) dissociative disorder
• C) somatic symptom disorder
• D) psychosomatic disorder

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