Which of the Following Statements Is True with Regard to the Treatment

question 36

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true with regard to the treatment of somatization disorder?

• A) Cognitive-behavioral treatment has been demonstrated in several studies to be the best available treatment.
• B) It is relatively easy to treat as long as the patient is willing to participate in therapy.
• C) Assignment of a "gatekeeper" physician has been found to cure most patients.
• D) It is difficult to treat, and there are no treatments with proven effectiveness.

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Definitions:

Family Patterns

The recurring behaviors, traditions, and norms observed within a family unit.

Family Therapy Practitioner

A therapist specializing in treating psychological, behavioral, and emotional issues by working with families as a whole unit.

Childhood Experiences

The events, situations, and milestones that occur during the early years of life, significantly influencing an individual's development and personality.

Family Unit

A social group typically consisting of parents and their children living together or related by bloodline, regarded as a basic societal nucleus for education, nurturing, and support.