If Raul is typical of people with somatic symptom disorder, he may __________.
A. avoid accepting a psychological explanation for his problems
B. avoid visiting a physician
C. have bizarre delusions about his body rotting out
D. feel relieved when his doctor tells him he is healthy
Answer: A
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malaria measles whooping cough smallpox
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