Ms. Smith visits her family doctor about once a month for various symptoms. After a thorough examination, including diagnostic tests, the doctor finds no physical basis for her symptoms. She mentions that she has begun a new job which is very stressful. His diagnosis of Ms. Smith would most probably be
A. conversion disorder
B. psychosomatic disorder
C. hypochondriasis
D. dissociative disorder
E. obsessive-compulsive disorder
Answer: B
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