All of the Following Are DSM-5 Symptoms of Somatic Symptom

question 86

Multiple Choice

All of the following are DSM-5 symptoms of somatic symptom disorder EXCEPT:

• A)at least one somatic symptom is distressing or disrupts daily life.
• B)excessive thoughts,feelings,and behaviors related to somatic symptoms.
• C)long-lasting history of mental illness.
• D)has occurred for at least six months.

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Definitions:

Pyroclastic Flow

A fast-moving current of hot gas and volcanic materials that flows down the slopes of a volcano during an explosive eruption.

Eruption Column

A cloud of hot volcanic ash and gas ejected into the atmosphere during an explosive volcanic eruption.

Viscous Lava

Lava that is thick and slow-moving due to its high silica content.

Volcanic Ash

Fine particles of rock and volcanic glass created during explosive volcanic eruptions.