Lily Sees a Professional Once a Month to Manage the Medication

question 49

Multiple Choice

Lily sees a professional once a month to manage the medication she is taking to help alleviate the symptoms of her anxiety disorder. The type of therapy Lily is undergoing is called __________.

• A) psychotherapy
• B) psychopharmacology
• C) physical therapy
• D) electroconvulsive shock therapy

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Definitions:

Somatic Symptom Disorder

A mental disorder characterized by an intense focus on physical symptoms that cause significant distress or impairment in social, occupational, or other areas of functioning.

Role Performance

How effectively an individual fulfills the expectations and behaviors associated with their specific social role or position.

Somatic System Disorder

A type of disorder that manifests as physical symptoms that suggest illness or injury, but cannot be fully explained by a medical condition, substance use, or another mental disorder.