Though Some Have Argued to Eliminate the Somatoform Disorders Category

question 46

True/False

Though some have argued to eliminate the somatoform disorders category, it appears these syndromes will be kept together for DSM-5, with one of the main reasons being that these patients are typically seen in general medical settings.

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Psychological Ones

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Immoral Behavior

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