Patients with somatic symptoms usually visit physicians very frequently, report high numbers of physical complaints, and are at risk of ____.?

a. ?refusing any medical treatment
b. ?neglecting personal hygiene and appearance
c. ?becoming dependent on pain medications
d. ?criminal behavior


ANSWER:
c

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