In the last six months, Shelly has visited her physician ten times to complain of numerous physical symptoms. The physician has been unable to find a physical cause for her symptoms. Which category of psychological disorders is the physician likely to suspect Shelly exhibits?

A. Anxiety symptom
B. Somatic symptom
C. Dissociative symptom
D. Psychophysiological symptom


Answer: B

Psychology

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Psychology