Herman has been diagnosed with somatic symptom disorder. He often misinterprets his bodily symptoms, which results in increased heart rate, rapid breathing, and dizziness. He states regularly, "If the pain doesn't stop soon, it will probably cause damage to the other parts of my body." Herman is most likely catastrophizing his symptoms. This maladaptive way of thinking is linked with the ________ theoretical perspective.
A. existential
B. cognitive
C. psychodynamic
D. behavioral
Answer: B
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a. 25% b. 50% c. 75% d. 100%