Key Characteristic of Somatic Symptom Disorder

Hard Unit 12: Abnormal Behavior Somatic Symptom And Related Disorders

Somatic Symptom and Related Disorders encompass conditions where individuals present with physical symptoms that cannot be entirely explained by a medical condition. As a psychology student, you're examining how psychological factors can lead to significant distress and impairment. A patient may experience severe pain, fatigue, or other symptoms that disrupt their daily life, often without identifiable medical causes. In this context, which of the following statements best describes a key characteristic of Somatic Symptom Disorder?

Symptoms are always linked to a specific underlying medical condition.

Individuals typically exaggerate their symptoms for secondary gain.

Symptoms cause significant distress or impairment in social, occupational, or other areas of functioning.

Symptoms diminish significantly when the individual is reassured by a healthcare provider.

Diagnosis requires patients to have psychological symptoms present for at least six months.

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