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What is the defining characteristic of somatic symptom disorder?

Purposefully produced symptoms

Chronic physical symptoms coinciding with excessive thoughts, emotions, and behaviors (correct)

Stable and unchanging symptoms

Symptoms caused by a known medical ailment

What is a common comorbid condition associated with somatic symptom disorder?

Obsessive-compulsive disorder

Panic disorder

Generalized anxiety disorder (correct)

Hypochondriasis

How does somatic symptom disorder typically affect functioning and interpersonal relationships?

Leads to poor functioning and interpersonal issues (correct)

Enhances social and work-related interactions

Has no impact on functioning or interpersonal relationships

Improves functioning and interpersonal relationships

In somatic symptom disorder, the symptoms are ____________.

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What is the cause of somatic symptom disorder?

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Somatic Symptom Disorder

Defining characteristic: Excessive thoughts, feelings, and behaviors related to somatic symptoms, which can be mild, moderate, or severe.
Common comorbid condition: Anxiety disorders, particularly generalized anxiety disorder.
Impact on functioning and interpersonal relationships: Somatic symptom disorder can lead to significant distress, impairment, and social isolation, affecting daily life, relationships, and work or school performance.

Symptoms

Symptoms are distressing, disrupting, and perceived as threatening, but may not be fully explained by a medical condition.
Symptoms can be physical (e.g., pain, fatigue), psychological (e.g., anxiety, depression), or a combination of both.

Etiology

The exact cause of somatic symptom disorder is unknown, but it is believed to involve a complex interaction of biological, psychological, and environmental factors.

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Test your knowledge about somatic symptom disorder, a condition characterized by chronic physical symptoms accompanied by maladaptive thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. Learn about the manifestations and diagnostic criteria of somatic symptom disorder.