Somatization Disorder and Hypochondriasis Are Similar in That

question 43

Multiple Choice

Somatization disorder and hypochondriasis are similar in that

• A) both think they have a physical disease.
• B) both think that they can easily cope with their symptoms.
• C) both pay more attention to bodily sensations and see them as symptoms.
• D) both react to physical symptoms by becoming more physically active.

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