Understanding Somatic Symptom Disorder

Medium Unit 12: Abnormal Behavior Somatic Symptom And Related Disorders

Somatic symptom and related disorders are psychological conditions in which a person experiences physical symptoms that cannot be fully explained by a medical condition. This category includes disorders where individuals may experience significant distress or impairment due to these symptoms. Which of the following best describes a characteristic feature of somatic symptom disorder?

The presence of feigned physical symptoms motivated by external incentives.

A preoccupation with having or acquiring a serious illness.

Physical symptoms that are inconsistent with a recognized medical condition.

Physical symptoms are causing significant distress or impairments in functioning.

An excess of health-related behaviors that leads to excessive medical consultations.

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