Asked by Tommy Costanza on Jun 18, 2024
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If a person complains of a wide variety of physical symptoms over time in the absence of a physical basis for the symptoms, the diagnosis would likely be:
A) conversion disorder.
B) somatic symptom disorder.
C) body dysmorphic disorder.
D) psychophysiological disorder.
Somatic Symptom Disorder
A psychological disorder involving persistent and significant focus on physical symptoms, such as pain, that cause major distress or problems in functioning.
Physical Symptoms
Observable or felt signs of illness or injury, potentially involving any part of the body.
- Pinpoint and explain the array of psychological dysfunctions connected to stress, disease, and unhealthy behaviors, encompassing factitious disorders and disorders with somatic symptoms.
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Leila Petit-DeJun 22, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
Somatic symptom disorder is characterized by an individual experiencing significant focus on physical symptoms, such as pain or fatigue, that results in major distress and/or problems functioning. The individual has excessive thoughts, feelings, or behaviors related to the physical symptoms, even though medical tests do not always find a clear cause for the symptoms. This diagnosis fits the description of a person complaining of a wide variety of physical symptoms over time without a physical basis for these symptoms.
Learning Objectives
- Pinpoint and explain the array of psychological dysfunctions connected to stress, disease, and unhealthy behaviors, encompassing factitious disorders and disorders with somatic symptoms.
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