Even Though Approximately 20% of the General Population Report Physical

question 45

Multiple Choice

Even though approximately 20% of the general population report physical symptoms with no organic basis, many

• A) do not seek medical treatment.
• B) do not meet DSM criteria for a somatic symptom disorder.
• C) doctor-shop but do not choose to have surgery.
• D) know that their symptoms have psychological origins.

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