Asked by
Pawandeep Singh
on Nov 18, 2024Verified
Which of the following is a disorder that takes the form of a bodily ailment that has no physical cause?
A) anxiety
B) somatoform
C) dissociative
D) psychophysiological
Somatoform
Disorders characterized by physical symptoms that suggest illness or injury, but which cannot be fully explained by a general medical condition.
Bodily Ailment
Refers to any physical illness, disorder, or condition affecting the body.
Physical Cause
An underlying bodily reason for a symptom or phenomenon, often contrasted with psychological explanations.
- Understand the diagnostic criteria and characteristics of somatoform disorders and their differentiation from psychotic disorders.
Verified Answer
BC
Learning Objectives
- Understand the diagnostic criteria and characteristics of somatoform disorders and their differentiation from psychotic disorders.