In which disorder do people feel ill much of the time and visit doctors repeatedly for problems,
such as vomiting or nausea, shortness of breath, and difficulty swallowing, but with no physical cause being found for their distress?
a. delusional disorder
b. dissociative disorder
c. somatic symptom disorder
d. psychosomatic disorder
ANSWER: c
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a. regulatory b. maintenance c. persistent d. natural e. drive
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