What Would Be Most Helpful to a Person with Somatic

question 68

Multiple Choice

What would be most helpful to a person with somatic symptom disorder?

• A) Staying physically active despite the pain.
• B) Restricting physical activity as much as possible.
• C) Getting a great deal of sympathy and attention.
• D) Being allowed to avoid unpleasant tasks while he or she is in pain.

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Definitions:

Verbal Ability

The capacity to use and understand language effectively, encompassing both spoken and written forms.

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The disparities in characteristics, behaviors, or attitudes observed between males and females, often shaped by both biological and social factors.

Play

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