Psych

Question 1

What are the 3 main sxs for somatic symptom disorder?

Answer 1

1. ≥ 1 somatic sxs causing distress or psychosocial impairment
2. excessive thoughts, feelings, or behaviors associated with the somatic sxs
3. persistent complaints consistent with the disorder for ≥ 6mos

Question 2

genuine sx w/ no identifiable cause

Answer 2

somatic symptom disorder

Question 3

precipitating emotional event often precedes somatic symptoms

Answer 3

somatic symptoms disorder