People Who Have Multiple and Recurrent Somatic Complaints That Began

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Multiple Choice

People who have multiple and recurrent somatic complaints that began prior to the age of 30 and have persisted for many years,who have large numbers of complaints and are pestered by the symptoms themselves,and who do not fear them are most likely to be diagnosed with ________.

• A)somatic symptom disorder
• B)conversion disorder
• C)Illness Anxiety Disorder
• D)Münchausen syndrome

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Definitions:

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Stress Management

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