What Is the Important Factor in Diagnosing Somatic Symptom Disorder

question 92

Multiple Choice

What is the important factor in diagnosing somatic symptom disorder?

• A)the medical cause of the pain
• B)the help-seeking behaviours they engage in
• C)psychological or behavioural factors are compounding the severity and impairment of the physical symptoms
• D)the level of suffering the individual is experiencing

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Definitions:

Fulfillment

A feeling of happiness or satisfaction resulting from achieving one's potential or realizing one's desires.

Psychological Resilience

The ability of an individual to mentally or emotionally cope with a crisis or to return to pre-crisis status quickly.

Conservation Of Resources

A principle in stress theory suggesting individuals strive to retain, protect, and build resources and that stress occurs when resources are threatened with loss or are actually lost.

Self-Efficacy

A person's belief in their own ability to succeed in specific situations or accomplish a task.