Understanding Somatic Symptom Disorder

Easy Unit 12: Abnormal Behavior Somatic Symptom And Related Disorders

Somatic symptom and related disorders often involve distressing physical symptoms that have no identifiable organic cause. These conditions typically occur when a person’s emotional distress is manifested as physical symptoms. Understanding the various types of these disorders is important for correct diagnosis and treatment.

Which of the following statements best describes somatic symptom disorder?

It is solely based on false physical symptoms without any underlying emotional issues.

It includes physical symptoms that are explained completely by a medical condition.

It involves excessive thoughts, feelings, or behaviors related to the physical symptoms.

It primarily affects only elderly individuals with a history of physical illness.

It refers to symptoms that are intentionally produced or feigned.

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