One explanation for somatoform disorders presented in Module 22 is that:
A. emotional complaints are used instead of physical complaints to express psychological problems
B. the person's pursuit of self-actualization is blocked, which leads to the expression of physical problems
C. the ego's use of defense mechanisms creates additional unconscious conflicts
D. bodily complaints are used instead of emotional complaints to express psychological problems
Answer: D
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