Clara is depressed after losing her job. She has been complaining of a severe backache that is affecting her daily life. However, her physician has examined her and found that there is no medical cause for her condition. According to the symptoms displayed by Clara, she is most likely to be suffering from

A. an obsessive-compulsive disorder.
B. a somatic symptom disorder.
C. Parkinson's disease.
D. Huntington's disease.


Answer: B

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