What Aspect of the Somatoform Disorders Make Them Different from Psychosomatic

question 40

Multiple Choice

What aspect of the somatoform disorders make them different from psychosomatic disorders?

• A) They make sense neurologically.
• B) They are due to an actual physical illness.
• C) They are unrelated to psychological factors.
• D) They cannot be explained by an underlying organic impairment.

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Definitions:

Maternal Depression

A period of depression experienced by a mother, potentially occurring during pregnancy or after childbirth, impacting both her well-being and her interactions with her child.

Parent-Child Interactions

The various forms of exchange, communication, and relationship dynamics between a parent and child.

Distressed Interaction

An exchange between individuals characterized by stress, conflict, or discomfort affecting the relationship negatively.

Uncontrollable Cry

Uncontrollable cry often refers to an uncontrollable emotional response where crying cannot be voluntarily stopped, typically resulting from situations of extreme stress, sadness, or psychological conditions.