Ronda has a somatic symptom disorder. She complains constantly of headaches, but no medical explanation can be found. In fact, Ronda's head does not actually hurt, but she interprets any sensation in her head as a headache and sign of a serious medical problem. This is an example of the role of in causing a somatic symptom disorder. Some people with somatoform disorder misinterpret sensory
experiences as real and dangerous symptoms of a serious medical problem.
a. misperception
b. conceptualization
c. overcontrol
d. inattention
a
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