Somatic Symptom Disorder Is Characterized by Physical Symptoms ____

question 72

Multiple Choice

Somatic symptom disorder is characterized by physical symptoms ____.

• A)that are induced in order to obtain sympathy and concern
• B)that do not have an underlying medical cause
• C)that are based on false perceptions of hallucinations
• D)that are intermittent but progressive in nature

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Biopsychosocial Approach

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