Differentiating Somatic Symptom Disorder from Conversion Disorder

Hard Unit 12: Abnormal Behavior Somatic Symptom And Related Disorders

Within the framework of abnormal psychology, somatic symptom and related disorders can manifest in various ways. One important aspect to consider is the distinction between these disorders and other mental health conditions that may involve physical symptoms. Which of the following best describes a key factor that differentiates somatic symptom disorder from a conversion disorder?

Somatic symptom disorder typically involves multiple unexplained symptoms, while conversion disorder involves a single neurological symptom.

Somatic symptom disorder is characterized by specific somatic complaints that are rooted in anxiety, while conversion disorder is not linked to anxiety.

Individuals with somatic symptom disorder are usually aware that their symptoms are not due to a medical condition, unlike those with conversion disorder.

Somatic symptom disorder generally leads to significant social and occupational impairment, whereas conversion disorder typically does not.

Conversion disorder typically resolves spontaneously, while somatic symptom disorder persists even with evidence of medical explanations.

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