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somatoform disorders
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a somatoform disorder is a psychological condition that is characterized by several different types of abnormal symptoms that cannot be fully explained by an underlying medical condition. they involve persistent physical complaints that cause distress or even impairment in a person’s daily functioning. the symptoms that are exhibited tend not to be intentionally produced or feigned, but they are influenced by psychological factors.
a type of somatoform disorder is somatic symptom disorder (ssd). ssd involves diverse physical symptoms without any identifiable medical cause. symptoms of ssd include pain, fatigue, gastrointestinal problems, and neurological complaints.
another type of somatoform disorder is illness anxiety disorder (iad) (previously known as hypochondriasis). iad involves an intense fear of being diagnosed with a serious medical illness, despite having no or few medical symptoms.
a third distinct type of somatoform disorder is conversion disorder. conversion disorder involves the expression of anxiety or emotional distress through physical symptoms or disabilities that have no apparent physiological cause. individuals with conversion disorder may experience symptoms such as paralysis, blindness, or numbness that interfere with their daily functioning, but medical evaluations reveal no underlying physical problems. if there are physical findings, they are often inconsistent with known anatomical or physiological mechanisms.
which of the following best describes conversion disorder?
which of the following best describes conversion disorder?
the experience of diverse physical symptoms without any identifiable medical cause
the experience of intense fear of being diagnosed with a serious medical illness, despite having no or few medical symptoms
the development of physical symptoms or disabilities that resemble neurological conditions
the development of physical symptoms or disabilities that resemble psychological or emotional challenges
the fear of interacting with people in social situations such as at the lunch counter or in a meeting
the fear of interacting with people in public places or of being in a looking - time situation
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The development of physical symptoms or deficiencies that resemble neurological conditions.