Which of the Following Somatic Disorders Were Not Changed in the DSM-5

question 83

Multiple Choice

Which of the following somatic disorders were not changed in the DSM-5?

• A)hypochondriasis
• B)malingering
• C)factitious disorder
• D)both malingering and factitious disorder

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Definitions:

Psychiatric Disorders

Mental health conditions characterized by alterations in thinking, mood, or behavior associated with distress or impaired functioning.

Binge/Purge Type

Refers to a pattern of disordered eating characterized by episodes of excessive food intake followed by compensatory behaviors like vomiting or excessive exercise.

Restricting Type

Refers to a subtype of anorexia nervosa where weight loss is achieved through dieting, fasting, or excessive exercise without engaging in binge eating or purging.

Anorexia Nervosa

An eating disorder characterized by an abnormally low body weight, an intense fear of gaining weight, and a distorted perception of body weight.