What is one reason for the limited research on the psychological treatment of somatic symptom disorders?
a. Most of these patients deny having any symptoms.
b. These people tend to see physicians, not psychologists.
c. The high rate of dissociation among these people makes assessment very difficult.
d. Psychological treatment is usually seen as unnecessary.
Answer: b.
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