An important component of treating somatic symptom and related disorders is to _____.
a. ensure the client understands that medical personnel see him or her as a faker or problem patient
b. refuse to respond to comments about the symptoms in order to avoid reinforcing them
c. help the client manage his or her response to anxiety-producing conditions
d. prove to the client that careful testing has ruled out the physical causes for their symptoms
Answer: c. help the client manage his or her response to anxiety-producing conditions
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