Sarah is an 11-year-old with learning disabilities. Whenever her parents force her to study or do some creative activities, she becomes very anxious and experiences fatigue and shortness of breath. Her parents have taken her to numerous doctors and have conducted numerous tests and scans. However, none of the test results could establish an illness. Which of the following psychological disorders does Sarah have?
A. Adjustment disorder
B. Illness anxiety disorder
C. Dissociative disorder
D. Somatic symptom disorder
Answer: D
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