Studies Suggest That Patients with Somatic Symptom Disorder or Illness

question 85

Multiple Choice

Studies suggest that patients with somatic symptom disorder or illness anxiety disorder are characterised by a tendency to

• A)interpret ambiguous stimuli as threatening.
• B)minimise physical symptoms.
• C)have low sensitivity to perceived illness.
• D)avoid bad news cues.

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Definitions:

Achievement Motivation

The drive or inner motivation a person has to strive for success, accomplishment, or mastery in tasks, often measured by persistence and effort.

Projective Test

A type of personality test in which the individual's responses to ambiguous stimuli are analyzed to uncover unconscious desires, feelings, or conflicts.

Task Difficulty

The level of challenge presented by a task, which can affect how much effort and time is needed to successfully complete it.

High Achievement

The accomplishment of aims or attainment of high levels of success in particular areas of life or study.