Which of the following is a new DSM-5 disorder combining the features of the three older disorders of hypochondriasis,

somatization disorder, and pain disorder?
a. psychosomatic disorder
b. dissociative disorder
c. somatic symptom disorder
d. somatic delusional disorder


ANSWER: c

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