Which Explanation for the Development of Somatic Symptom Disorders Is

question 128

Multiple Choice

Which explanation for the development of somatic symptom disorders is least plausible?

• A) abnormal serotonin functioning
• B) massive repression of unwanted impulses or memories
• C) a predisposition based on a combination of biological and psychological traits
• D) childhood experiences in which physical illness brought special attention

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