Which of the Following Statements Would Be an Example of Those

question 58

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements would be an example of those thoughts associated with a person suffering from somatic symptom disorder?

• A) A sore throat is nothing to worry about unless there is a temperature along with it, then it is a big problem.
• B) A sore throat is serious and requires a trip to the doctor. If the doctor tests and finds nothing, it is okay.
• C) A sore throat is a major problem. It could be cancer or some other deadly disease no matter what the doctor says.
• D) A sore throat could be a serious sign of cancer, but it would be important to wait until the doctor says one way or the other before panicking.

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Treasury Bond

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