A client diagnosed with somatic symptom disorder is most likely to exhibit which personality disorder characteristics?
A. Uses "splitting" and manipulation in relationships
B. Is socially irresponsible, exploitative, and guiltless and disregards rights of others
C. Expresses heightened emotionality, seductiveness, and strong dependency needs
D. Uncomfortable in social situations; perceived as timid, withdrawn, cold, and strange
C
It has been suggested that in somatic symptom disorder, there may be some overlapping of personality characteristics and features associated with histrionic personality disorder. These features include heightened emotionality, impressionistic thought and speech, seductiveness, strong dependency needs, and a preoccupation with symptoms and oneself. Somatic symptom disorder is characterized by the expression of multiple somatic complaints associated with psychosocial distress and without medical basis.
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